Nathan Kimsey wins European Tour qualifying school final stage in Girona

17 November 2016 04:53

Englishman Nathan Kimsey produced a final round of 70 to win the European Tour's qualifying school final stage in Girona.

The 23-year-old, who was part of Great Britain and Ireland's Walker Cup team in 2013, was one of 30 players to secure European Tour cards at PGA Catalunya Resort after finishing on 13 under par after six rounds.

Four-time European Tour winner Ricardo Gonzalez became the oldest ever Q-School graduate at the age of 47 after finishing in a tie for second on 12 under alongside former Ryder Cup player Edoardo Molinari and Scotland's Scott Henry.

England's Eddie Pepperell and former major winner YE Yang posted closing rounds of 71 to earn their playing privileges for next season, while Gary King's closing 66 saw him finish in a share of 25th place.

Source: PA