Allenby may be spared

CAR crash victim Robert Allenby could be spared a one-shot trip to the Volvo Masters at Valderrama in two weeks' time.

The Australian, third in the European Order of Merit, fractured his sternum a fortnight ago but was prepared to tee off with a putter in the last event of the domestic season in order to collect a £73.000 bonus for his year's work.

But European Tour executive director Ken Schofield said sponsors Volvo had it in their power to award Allenby the money without him taking part in view of the extraordinary circumstances.