TIM Rastall faces an uphill struggle in his fight to keep his European Seniors' Tour status after a 73 left him tied 23rd going into today's final round at the qualifying school at Portuguese resort Pinta Pestana.

The former Mottram Hall professional from Macclesfield is on four-over-par, trailing American Greg Towne by 12 shots.

Only six cards are available and Bolton-born Donald Stirling and ex-Northenden pro Billy McColl have no chance of winning one as they languish in 59th and 47th position respectively.

THE English Golf Union will allow distance measuring devices in all its championships next year.

YESTERDAY'S Manchester Alliance fixture at Bolton was cancelled because the course was unfit.