Simon Thornton slips on another tough day at Q School for Irish group

Having led the Irish challenge at the Qualifying School Final Stage at PGA Catalunya Resort outside Girona, Simon Thornton is in a real battle to make the cut heading into today’s fourth round.

The Royal County Down player started on four under yesterday but shot five bogeys to drop to one under in a tie for 71st.

Only the top 70 and ties advance to the final two rounds tomorrow and Thursday from which the top 25 and ties will secure playing rights for next year’s European Tour.