Former Premier League footballers Jimmy Bullard and Peter Odemwingie have each fallen quick of their formidable makes an attempt to qualify for The Open through Regional Qualifying.
Over 2,000 golfers competed throughout 16 venues for the one-day occasion on Monday, with every 18-hole match providing locations into Ultimate Qualifying – performed throughout two rounds on 4 completely different programs – on June 30.
Bullard has performed in PGA EuroTour occasions beforehand and competed in a Legends Tour occasion final Might, however the former Wigan and Fulham midfielder was unable to seek out the top-eight end at Rochester & Cobham Park required to progress.
A one-over 72 left him outdoors of the highest 15 on the leaderboard, whereas Odemwingie – who has graduated as a PGA skilled since retirement from soccer – struggled to a 12-over 84 at Enville.
YouTuber Peter Finch progressed from Regional Qualifying final yr however was unable to match his 2025 efforts, carding a two-over 72 at Lindrick, as Rick Shiels ended with a four-over 76 at Caldy.
Fellow content material creator George Bryan, one half of the Bryan Bros Golf YouTube channel alongside former PGA Tour participant Wesley Bryan, secured his spot into Ultimate Qualifying with a three-under 68 at Hesketh.
Ex-Somerset cricketer Peter Trego carded an eight-over 80 at Minchinhampton and Kevin Esteve, who beforehand appeared within the Winter Olympics, carded a three-over 73 at North Hants.
The 16 Regional Qualifying venues are: Bearwood Lakes, Caldy, Chart Hills, Craigielaw, Enville, Ferndown, Fulford, Gog Magog, Hesketh, Kilmarnock (Barassie), Lindrick, Minchinhampton, Moor Park, North Hants, Rochester & Cobham Park and The Island.
Ultimate Qualifying will happen at Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald Hyperlinks, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire. The Open will then be held at Royal Birkdale from July 16-19, reside on Sky Sports activities.
Scottie Scheffler will return as defending champion after final yr’s victory at Royal Portrush noticed him win the third leg of the profession Grand Slam, whereas Rory McIlroy will chase a a second main of the season and Tommy Fleetwood might be among the many favourites on house soil.
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