Lawrie gains emphatic win

Ireland's Peter Lawrie won the British Professional tour qualifying school by five shots at Hawkstone Park in Shropshire yesterday…

Ireland's Peter Lawrie won the British Professional tour qualifying school by five shots at Hawkstone Park in Shropshire yesterday. The former Irish Close champion shot a level par 72 in the final round in blustery conditions for a 54 hole aggregate of 207.

Warrenpoint's Jim Carville was joint 31st on 218 after a closing 75. Dublin's John Kelly and Tralee's Graham Spring finished 53rd on 221 after rounds of 75 and 80 respectively.