Michael Hoey and Gary Hurley still in touch as Edoardo Molinari leads at Q-School

The two remaining Irishmen at the final stage of Q-School at PGA Catalunya have given themselves every chance of securing full playing privileges on the European Tour next year after solid rounds yesterday.

Michael Hoey shot a three-under 69 – his best on the Stadium Course since this six-day marathon commenced last Saturday, and if he can produce something similar today it’s likely he’ll secure his card.

The Ballymoney man scraped inside the cut on Tuesday following a stunning clutch birdie on 18 and that proved to be the catalyst for him to make up further ground yesterday.