European Tour Q School: Patient Dawson starts well in Q-School marathon

Tramore’s Robin Dawson showed his ability to remain patient in his bid for a precious tour card by opening with a two-under 70 at the Final Stage of the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain.

Now the touring professional for Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links in Dublin, the 24-year-old Waterford rookie made three birdies and dropped just one stroke on the Hills Course at Lumine Golf Club in Tarragona to end the day just one stroke outside the top 25 and ties who will win European Tour playing rights after six rounds.