Golf: No card for Nicholson

New Zealand golfer Sarah Nicholson has missed out on gaining a European Women's Tour card by a solitary shot.

The Wellington 21-year-old missed the third round cut by a shot at La Cala Resort near Malaga, Spain, after finishing with an 8-over 224 for a share of 53rd.

Nicholson fired a one-under par 71 in the second round, but a birdie at the final hole was not enough to make the cut for the top 50 plus ties to contest the final round. The top 25 players gain their full rights to the 2007 Tour.