Miller, Giuliani at Second Stage of European Tour Qualifying School
UPDATE (November 9, 2015) - The second stage of European Tour Qualifying School came to a close on Monday. Neither Mike Miller nor Andrew Giuliani advanced to the final stage, though Giuliani could end up competing in the finals as he earned a position as an alternate. Four sites hosted the second stage, with the top 18 from each location advancing to the last stop in the quest for European Tour membership.
Giuliani narrowly missed punching his surefire ticket to the finals, ending the four-day event tied for 20th at 5-under-par 279. However, the 2006 MGA Player of the Year endured a six-hole playoff to become an alternate at the final stage. After opening the tournament with rounds of 72 and 74, Giuliani registered the best score in the field over the final 36 holes at Las Colinas Golf & Country Club with rounds of 67 and 66, leading him up the leaderboard and eventually to the playoff. Final Stage will take place November 14-19 at PGA Catalunya Resort in Girona, Spain.
Miller entered his final round at Campo de Golf El Saler at even-par, looking to build on his 2-under 70 from the third round. However, a 75 dropped Miller to a 3-over total and into a tie for 38th. Miller now turns his focus to Web.com Tour Q-School. He is scheduled to play in stage two at Plantation Preserve in Plantation, Fla., November 17-20.
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 6, 2015) – Many locals are preparing for the second stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School, but Mike Miller and Andrew Giuliani are both taking their games international and are facing the Second Stage of European Tour Qualifying School, November 6-9.
Related: European Tour Q-School Schedule
Miller is returning to Valencia, Spain and Campo de Golf El Saler for the second straight year. In 2014, Miller finished even-par and tied for 21st, but 17 spots advanced to the final stage. With familiarity of the course and momentum building from his season on the Mackenzie Tour, Miller aims to take another step this year and advance to the final stage. The 2011 and 2012 MGA Player of the Year has also advanced to stage two of Web.com Tour Q-School, which he will compete in November 17-20 at Plantation Preserve in Plantation, Fla.
Giuliani faces stage two at Las Colinas Golf & Country Club in Alicante, Spain. The 2006 MGA Player of the Year came through in dramatic fashion to come out of the first stage, birdieing his 72nd hole to claim one of the final advancing positions.
According to the European Tour, approximately 80 competitors will move on to the Final Stage. Four sites, all in Spain, are hosting the second stage of qualifying. Direct scoring links for both Miller and Giuliani's sites are available below.
