Scott Jamieson breathed a huge sigh of relief despite ending with a 70 for a share of 50th place at 10-under par at the Portugal Masters.
Jamieson’s effort, and three years after his shot a career low of an 11-under par 6o, has seen the Glaswegian end his 2016 season 108th on the money list and retaining full playing rights by just Euro 5,418.
It ensures the Scot, who turns 33 next month, retains full Tour membership for a sixth season in succession.
“It’s a big relief,” he said after posting a final round 70 for a share of 50th place at 10-under par.
Three years ago – Scott Jamieson becomes 17th player in EuropeanTour history to shoot a 60. (Exclusive photo – www.golfbytourmiss.com)
“It was a bit of a struggle the first half of the season but since the Czech Masters, I’ve started to play a lot better.
“So nice to sneak over the line just at the end but it’s not where I want to be.
“At the end of the year I want to be more at the top end of things and not having to have sleepless nights or whatever it may be. Yeah, it’s a relief.
“There’s going to be a lot of guys that just miss out. Some of them good friends, as well. Feel for them.”
Those friends include fellow Scot Craig Lee who had missed the Portugal cut with a bogey at the last on Friday that saw him drop from 109th on the Race to Dubai and lose his Tour card in ending his year 113th.
