Paul Dunne: “I’ve done what I’ve planned on doing”

Paul Dunne was one of just seven players to come through all three stages of the Qualifying School and secure a lucrative European Tour card for next year.

The 22 year-old endured a gruelling six-hole play-off in round two before advancing to this week’s final round at PGA Catalunya in Girona.

And he admitted gaining full playing rights for the Race to Dubai next year has been the defining moment of his career - bettering his Open heroics.