Caldwell makes progress in European Tour qualifying

Irishman Jonathan Caldwell’s bid to join his close friend Rory McIlroy on the European Tour got off to a purposeful start in the opening round of the qualifying school final at PGA Golf de Catalunya near Girona.

The 24-year-old former Walker Cup player, who joined the professional ranks last week, reeled off four birdies on a fine inward half over the Red course and carded a four-under 67 to tuck himself in among the early leaders.