Middlesex-based professional Harry Casey is looking forward to teeing it up on the European Tour’s Madeira Islands Open next month, after earning a place in the line-up following a stunning season on the Algarve Pro Tour.
Since turning professional in October, the Enfield-based former England Elite Squad member has been competing on the TP Tour in England and the Algarve Pro Golf Tour in Portugal. And following several top-10 finishes in his first few starts, Casey hit top form at Onyria Palmares, claiming back-to-back wins on the Algarve coast.
Two further runner-up placings took the talented 21 year old to the top of the Algarve Tour’s Order of Merit at the end of the season, which not only earned him exemption on the 2015 Jamega Pro Golf Tour, but also a much sought-after spot in the European Tour’s Madeira Islands Open, which is being held at Santo de Serro on March 19-22.
Casey rounded off his fine rookie season by finishing third in final qualifying for the 2015 Alps Tour, and can now also look forward to playing a full season on the European-based tour that has proved a solid training ground for a number of current top tour pros.
Speaking about the stunning start to life in the paid ranks, Casey, who won the Faldo Series and the Carris Trophy during his amateur days, said: “I couldn’t have dreamt for a better start to my pro career. I travelled to the Algarve with a clear goal of trying to get a spot in the Madeira Open by finishing at the top of the series Order of Merit, and I’m delighted that I did it.”
He added: “I’m well aware that the hard work is just beginning. The wins in Portugal gave me a great deal of confidence heading to The Alps Tour Q-School, and I was delighted to finish third there and gain my full playing rights for the 2015 season. I’m very excited about the new season and can’t wait to get stuck in.”
Casey’s professional career is being looked after by Berkshire-based player management company Jenahura, whose managing director, Martyn Norris, told GolfNews: “We are absolutely thrilled with Harry’s results in his first season as a professional. He is an extremely talented and level-headed golfer with huge potential. We will be providing him with all the financial support – with help from our corporate partners – and all the tools he needs to progress to the highest levels in the game. His technical ability and attitude are second to none, and we are privileged to be working with him.”