Enfield Golf Club's Harry Casey saw his European Tour debut washed out after high winds and heavy rain saw the Madeira Islands Open cancelled.

The 21-year-old had been due to take part in the tournament, which had been set to run from Thursday until Sunday, but inclement weather saw the event become just the third event in European Tour history to be cancelled. 

Keith Waters, chief operating officer of the European Tour, said: “The Madeira Islands Open is a hugely important event for the European Tour so it is disappointing for everyone concerned that we have been forced to cancel this week.

“This tournament has produced some memorable moments down the years and we share a very strong relationship with the hosts and sponsors, so we are already in discussions with the club and the sponsors to reschedule the event for another week in this year’s Race to Dubai schedule.

“We really appreciate the efforts of those who worked tirelessly this week to make the tournament happen, so we feel we must now make every effort to make sure that the Madeira Islands Open – Portugal – BPI takes place this year and that together we can show the world the true potential of this great event and this beautiful island.”