Friday, September 17, 2010

School Unfinished at Fleesensee


The European Tour First Qualifying Stage – Section C at Fleesensee had to be completed on Saturday as bad weather earlier in the week disrupted play.

Canada’s Matthew Bliss was leading by one after three rounds, but was barely into his fourth round before play had to stop for bad light. The third round was not completed until Friday afternoon after heavy rain caused severe delays on Tuesday and Wednesday.

At Dundonald Links, Scotsman Wallace Booth won by one shot with a one under par total from the four rounds. Northern Ireland’s Damian Mooney was second at two over, and in total 17 players qualified for the Second Stage.

Strong winds disrupted timings earlier in the week at Dundonald Links but play was completed late on Friday after the fourth round began at 1410.

The Second Stage takes place over four courses in Spain – Costa Ballena Ocean Club, Arcos Gardens, Hacienda del Alamo and El Valle Golf Resort – from November 26 – 29 before the Final Stage at PGA Golf Catalunya Resort in December, where 30 players plus ties will win a European Tour card for 2011.