Killarney's Tommy O'Driscoll closed with a five under 67 to finish fifth  in the Copa Andalucía at the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina near Marbella.

Killarney's Tommy O'Driscoll has decided to bite the bullet and turn professional before the first Alps Tour event of the season next month.

Killarney's Tommy O'Driscoll was 10th and The Island's Kevin Le Blanc 11th in the Copa Andalucía Masculina near Marbella on Sunday.

A late eagle helped Killarney's Tommy O'Driscoll soar into fifth place entering the final round of the Copa Andalucía near Marbella.

Killarney's Tommy O'Driscoll battled back from four over par after just five holes to share 10th place at the midway stage of the Copa Andalucía at Real Club de Golf Guadalmina in Spain.

Off season? What off season? While many Irish golfers shiver at home and stare longingly out rain-streaked windows at frosty courses, three Irish youngsters are in action in the winter sun in southern Spain.