McKibben and Murphy seek coveted tour cards

John Murphy is hoping to capitalise on a two-week rest to make a late push for a DP World Tour card.

John Murphy hits his drive in the final practice round ahead of the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A at Club de Golf Alcanada in Alcudia, Spain, which starts today. Picture: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images

Tom McKibbin will look to become the youngest Road to Mallorca Number One in history when he tees it up in the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A at Club de Golf Alcanada which starts on Thursday.

Fellow Irishman John Murphy, meanwhile, is hoping to capitalise on a two-week rest to make a late push for a DP World Tour card.