The situation is not yet improving for the Spaniards in the Final Stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School. The best news remains Adri Arnaus (-10). The golfer from Moià is leading the way. He signed a card of 68 strokes today, with three birdies, an eagle, and a bogey, placing him in the tenth position. He is firmly settled within the card positions as we have reached the halfway point of this gruelling tournament. A magnificent position, although evidently, nothing is guaranteed yet with 54 holes to go.
Arnaus is not only among the top 20, but he has also managed to create a cushion of two strokes concerning the final cut, which will be made after the sixth round. Right now, he is at -8. He is the only Spaniard among the top 20. After that, we have two within the cut with the top 60 and ties that will be made tomorrow, although still far from that 20th position. They are Santi Tarrio (-5) and Luis Masaveu (-5). Precisely, Masaveu was the best Spaniard today at Infinitum Golf, with a card of 66 strokes at the Lakes, five under par.
The cut with the top 60 and ties, which will be made this Monday and will mark an initial selection with those who will already achieve, for example, the HotelPlanner Tour card for next year, is currently at -4. There are no more Spaniards within at the moment. It is not an ideal situation. Three out of twelve Spaniards in the Final Stage and only two of them with a margin of one stroke.
In any case, there are still 18 holes to make a change of pace and achieve this first objective. Those who are closest are Alfredo García Heredia (-3), who made 67 strokes today, with five birdies and a bogey at the Lakes, and Javier Calles (-2), who delivered a result of 69 today at the Lakes, with a very eventful round.
A bit further away, but still with chances, are Scott Fernández (-1), Pablo Ereño (PAR), and Gonzalo Fernández Castaño (PAR). Meanwhile, Víctor Pastor (+4), Javier Barcos (+4), and Joseba Torres (+4) are already with their backs against the wall. Any of them will need the best round of the day tomorrow to make the cut. Finally, Albert Boneta (+9) has made it almost impossible for himself.
Beyond the Spaniards, those in card positions include Zander Lombard, Matthew Baldwin, Fred Biondi, Sharma, Kaewkanjana, Cockerill, or Andrew Wilson, among others.
