JOHN Bickerton finished on three under par along with South African and 2002 Masters runner-up Retief Goosen at the Smurfit European Open.

The Droitwich Spa golf ace fired two one under par rounds of 71, a 70 and a 73 at Dublin's K Club over the weekend to end joint 27th, 13 shots behind winner Phillip Price of Wales.

Bickerton, who lives in Upton Warren, was one of seven golfers in 27th position.

The 33-year-old now travels to Loch Lomond for the start of the Barclays Scottish Open tomorrow (Thursday).