Lee Westwood booked his return to The Open after a three-year absence by successful his qualifier at Dundonald Hyperlinks.
The 52-year-old posted scores of 70 and 67 for a seven beneath par whole in blustery Ayrshire.
Throughout 4 completely different programs, Westwood was one in every of eight Englishmen to assert the 20 spots accessible at Royal Portrush from 17-20 July.
“I’ve at all times stated it is the best championship in golf,” stated Westwood, who completed in a tie for fourth at Portrush in 2019 and was runner-up at St Andrews in 2010.
“As a British participant, you get phenomenal assist and I actually loved Portrush final time.
“I will not actually have any expectations. I am enjoying at Valderrama subsequent week in LIV and I will attempt to sharpen my recreation up.
“I consider any main championship, you’ll be able to compete on hyperlinks programs as a senior. Tom Watson proved that round Turnberry in 2009 after which Greg Norman a few years later at Birkdale. You must use a little bit of crafty and guile with the wind.”
Westwood, a former world primary, will likely be enjoying in his twenty eighth Open and 93rd main, whereas Scottish duo Daniel Younger and Connor Graham will likely be making their debuts after ending within the prime 5 at Dundonald.
Blairgowrie beginner Graham needed to come by a play-off with compatriot Paul O’Hara.
Younger, from Perth, stated: “It is a huge, huge step in my profession.
“It is a tough sufficient course they usually arrange a number of powerful pins, so you have simply bought to be fairly affected person like I used to be this morning after I did not in all probability have my finest stuff. After which I strung collectively a stunning spherical this afternoon.”
