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Open Championship Final Qualifying: See who made it to Royal Troon

Eight players have secured their spots in The 150th Open Championship at Royal Troon following Final Qualifying at Gailes Links and Hillside on Tuesday. The eight qualifiers join the previously confirmed field of 50 players.

Four players advanced from Gailes Links, led by England’s Richard Bland, who fired a 5-under 66. American Stewart Cink, South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence and England’s Ben Schmidt also qualified from Gailes Links. From Hillside, Finland’s Sami Välimäki (65), Sweden’s Marcus Kinhult (66), England’s Jack Senior (67) and American Patrick Rodgers (68) all secured their places at Royal Troon.

The 150th Open takes place from July 16-19.

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DeChambeau inspired by crowd, up by 3 at Open

Buoyed by the crowd’s support, Bryson DeChambeau extended his lead to three strokes at the Open Championship after a solid third round. The American, who has won eight PGA Tour titles, birdied the 14th and 15th holes to move clear of the chasing pack.

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Hull Expresses Gratitude for Fan Support; Lowry Reflects on Belief’s Power

In the aftermath of his victory at the BMW PGA Championship, Tommy Fleetwood shared his heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support he received from the fans. “It’s been incredible, the fans have been absolutely amazing,” Fleetwood remarked. “They’ve really helped me get through some tough moments this week.” Reflecting on his journey, Fleetwood emphasized the profound impact belief has had on his golfing career. “I’ve always believed in my ability, even when things weren’t going my way,” he said. “And this week, that belief has been my rock.” Fleetwood’s triumph serves as a testament to the transformative power of fan support and the unwavering self-belief that drives athletes to achieve greatness.

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Seven LIV golfers invited to PGA Championship

Seven LIV golfers, including Talor Gooch and Hudson Swafford, have received special invites to the 2023 PGA Championship. The PGA of America extended the exemptions based on the players’ rankings and performance, despite their affiliation with the controversial LIV Golf series. The decision has sparked controversy, as the PGA Tour has suspended LIV members. However, the PGA of America maintains that its choice is based on merit rather than affiliation. The invited LIV golfers will avoid qualifying through the Open Championship for a spot in the U.S. Open.

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