Regional qualifying for the 152nd Open at Royal Troon recently took place at 15 UK venues, with 100 spots in the final qualifying round up for grabs. Some notable names who made it through include two-time DP World Tour winner Robert Rock, who retired from professional golf 18 months earlier but impressed at the US Open and now has another chance to qualify for a Major. Other familiar names who advanced to final qualifying include Challenge Tour professional Jack Floydd, Englishman Sam Forgan, and Jonathan Thomson, who finished T53 at the 2021 Open.
South African former World No.42 Justin Harding also secured a spot at final qualifying, hoping for his sixth appearance at The Open. However, some notable names did not perform as well, such as YouTube star Rick Shiels, Peter Finch, and Matt Fryer. Irishman Paul Dunne, who played in the 2014 and 2015 Open, narrowly missed out on final qualifying. Final qualifying will take place on 2 July at various UK venues, including Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald Links, Royal Cinque Ports, and West Lancashire, where big names like Sergio Garcia are expected to compete for a minimum of 16 spots in the Major.
Robert Rock made headlines after coming out of retirement to qualify for the US Open and now has a chance to qualify for another Major at Royal Troon. Jack Floydd, Sam Forgan, and Jonathan Thomson are also among the familiar names who advanced to final qualifying. Despite strong performances, notable names like Rick Shiels, Peter Finch, and Matt Fryer did not make it through. Irishman Paul Dunne, who has had success at previous Opens, narrowly missed out on final qualifying.
Final qualifying for the 152nd Open will take place at various UK venues on 2 July, with big names like Sergio Garcia expected to compete for a minimum of 16 spots in the Major. The regional qualifying round showcased a mix of established and up-and-coming talent, with players like Robert Rock, Jack Floydd, and Sam Forgan vying for a chance to compete at Royal Troon. While some familiar names missed out on advancing to final qualifying, the competition was fierce and highlighted the depth of talent in the UK golf scene.
The regional qualifying round for the 152nd Open at Royal Troon saw familiar names like Robert Rock and Justin Harding secure spots in the final qualifying round. Younger talents like Jack Floydd and Sam Forgan also impressed with their performances. However, not everyone had a successful outing, as players like Rick Shiels and Peter Finch missed out on advancing further. With final qualifying set to take place in July, the stage is set for some exciting showdowns as players vie for a chance to compete in the Major.
The regional qualifying round for the 152nd Open at Royal Troon showcased a mix of established players and rising stars in the UK golf scene. Notable names like Robert Rock and Sam Forgan advanced to final qualifying, while others like Rick Shiels and Justin Harding fell short. With final qualifying set to take place at various UK venues, including Burnham & Berrow and Royal Cinque Ports, the competition is expected to be intense as players compete for a limited number of spots in the Major. Stay tuned for updates as the golf world gears up for the 152nd Open at Royal Troon.