Stephen Grant has a lot of work to do to qualify for the Web.com Tour in the US. Birr’s Stephen Grant added a level par 71 to his opening 72 to leave himself a mountain to climb at the Second Stage of the Web.com Q-School in Florida.

The former footballer, who has made huge strides as professional golfer in recent years, finds himself tied for 56th in the 77-strong field, six strokes outside the top 20 and ties who will progress to next month’s Final Stage. Scores

The 36-year old, who played for a string of football clubs including Shamrock Rovers, Sunderland and Stockport County, had three birdies and three bogeys on his card to fall 12 strokes off the lead.