The 35-year-old now needs a top-three finish at the Volvo Masters to have any chance of overhauling England's Casey.

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"I was pleased with the way I managed myself on the course, " added Singh, the 2006 Volvo Masters winner.

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Having won the Volvo Masters and reached the final of the World Match Play since the qualifying period began, McGinley has every chance of becoming one of the first names to book an automatic spot.

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