Justin Rose Qualifies for The Open Championship at Royal Troon, While Garcia Misses Out Again

The Open Championship at Royal Troon is set to be graced by the presence of Justin Rose, who successfully qualified for the tournament on Monday. The 43-year-old finished his day at Burnham Burrow on eight under par, tied with fellow Englishman Dominic Clemons after playing 36 holes.

Rose, a former amateur runner-up and a consistent performer at the Open Championship, has participated in the major every year since 2007 when he was healthy. Unfortunately, his ex-Ryder Cup teammate Sergio Garcia fell short of qualifying for the second year in a row, finishing two strokes shy of the top four at West Lancashire.

Three other Englishmen secured qualifying spots, including Sam Horsfield, Dan Brown, and amateur Matthew Dodd-Berry. Jack McDonald of Ayrshire also successfully qualified at Dundonald Links, just a short distance from Troon. Irish amateur Liam Nolan performed well, finishing joint second at this qualifying event.

The 152nd Open Championship is scheduled to take place from July 18-21. Matthew Southgate, another Englishman, posted the best score at Royal Cinque Ports on six under par. Despite his efforts, Garcia’s low world ranking as a member of LIV Golf means he currently only qualifies for the Masters as a former champion.