DORSET’S Lee James missed the Telenet Trophy qualifying mark by just one stroke at the Royal Waterloo Golf Club in Belgium today.

The 36-year-old Broadstone player overcame a treble bogey seven at his first hole to add an impressive 71 to his first-round 75.

James, who is currently fourth on the European Challenge Tour rankings, chalked up six birdies in his second round, but was one short of making the one-over-par halfway cut.

Last week’s winner in Italy, Edoardo Molinari also missed out after shooting identical scores to James.

Halfway leader is Stuart Manley on nine-under-par.