 It was his only top-10 of the year but helped him secure 50th position on the Order of Merit, the final position that assured full-time status for the following season.In 1973 he recorded his highest finish on the European Tour, reaching the finals of the Piccadilly Medal, a medal match play event.He won his first four matches of the event then defeated compatriot Hugh Baiocchi on the 20th hole of the quarterfinals and Scottish club professional Alistair Thomson in the semi-final.