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USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
LIV Golf player says late flight, fire alarm contributed to his DQ from Open Qualifier
With the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland just two weeks away, the R&A staged four qualifiers, each advancing the top five to the championship. Burnham & Berrow, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire in England, as well as Dundonald Links in Scotland were the host venues. The R&A reported that 288 golfers were spread across the four courses. LIV Golf's Sam Horsfield was one of more than a dozen players from the fledgling circuit who flew back from a LIV event in Dallas and attempted to qualify. Horsfield's shot came at West Lancashire, where five players would receive a berth in the tournament after a grueling 36 holes of play. And while another LIV Golf member, Lucas Herbert, finished with the low score and a spot in the major, Horsfield left the event after just nine holes with a 43 on his scorecard. He also didn't alert anyone to the decision, meaning he was disqualified from the event. How come? On Tuesday, Horsfield took to social media to plead his case, saying in an Instagram story that he was "completely dizzy and out of it all day." Horsfield said a fire alarm forced him out of bed and he slept through an alarm, although he was fortunate that his caddie woke him up. In 2021, the Manchester, England, native made the cut and finished 67th, but he missed the cut in his other two appearances (2022, 2024).
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
LIV Golf star speaks out after suddenly being disqualified from Open qualifying
Sam Horsfield was disqualified from an Open Championship qualifying event on Tuesday and the LIV Golf star has since spoken out about his round at the West Lancashire course LIV Golf star Sam Horsfield has reacted after failing to qualify for the Open Championship. The 28-year-old competed in a qualifying event at West Lancashire golf course on Tuesday but was disqualified. The tournament was one of four qualifying events as golfers attempted to secure their place at the major. Horsfield failed to qualify for the Open Championship after walking off the course on seven-over-par after nine holes following three consecutive double-bogeys. However, the LIV golfer was technically disqualified after failing to notify tournament officials. Horsfield has since explained that his travel from the recent LIV Dallas event led to his struggles in qualifying. 'So I flew back home Sunday night and landed into Heathrow at 4pm,' he wrote on Instagram. 'By the time I got up to West Lancs it was [late]. Had a bit of dinner and fell asleep at 10.30/11pm. 'At 1am, the fire alarm went off and we had to go stand outside for an hour or so. I eventually got back to sleep around 5.30am for a 6am alarm, which I slept thru, but fortunately my caddy woke me up…I felt completely dizzy and out of it all day.' Referencing social media reaction to his result, Horsfield added: 'Don't listen to the propaganda out there against LIV players by some of these pages. Hope this clears things up. See you guys in Valderamma next week.' The 28-year-old, who joined the LIV tour in 2022, made his first appearance at the Open last year but will not return this time. However, there will be 19 LIV golfers at Portrush, including three who earned their spots through the qualifying events. Fellow LIV star Lucas Herbert had a different experience to Horsfield at West Lancashire. The Australian topped the leaderboard after carding eight-under to claim one of the five qualifying spots. Dean Burmester was another who clinched a spot at the Open through the qualifying events on Tuesday. The 36-year-old recorded an impressive 10-under at Royal Cinque Ports in Kent, finishing with a four-shot lead. Meanwhile, Lee Westwood will return to the Open for the first time since 2022 after registering seven-under at Dundonald Links. The English golfer twice finished runner-up at the major in 2010 and 2016. Westwood also finished T4 when the Open was last held at Portrush. 'I've always said it's the greatest championship in golf and as a British player you get phenomenal support,' he told reporters. 'I really enjoyed Portrush last time. I finished fourth and played nicely. 'I'm just looking forward to enjoying the week at Portrush. Seeing a few old friends and enjoying that golf course. For me, it's in the top three links courses in the British Isles.' Majesticks GC team-mates Horsfield and Westwood will be in action at LIV Andalucia next Friday. The Open Championship tees off at Portrush on July 17.
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Open Championship: LIV Golfer Left Dizzy, Quits Qualifying
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sam Horsfield was disqualified from the Final Qualifier for The Open Championship played on Tuesday at West Lancashire Golf Club. He only played the first nine of the 36 holes scheduled for the event, and by then had a score of 7-over. The disqualification came about because Horsfield left the course after completing the front nine of the first round without notifying the officials. Although the player did not deny that his decision was related to his poor performance, he did explain that he was not in the best physical condition: "I felt completely dizzy and out of it all day," Horsfield posted on Instagram. Sam Horsfield of England reacts after being defeated by James Nitties of Australia in the semi final during day four of the World Super 6 at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on February 11, 2018 in... Sam Horsfield of England reacts after being defeated by James Nitties of Australia in the semi final during day four of the World Super 6 at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on February 11, 2018 in Perth, Australia. MoreThe reason for his "dizziness" had to do with a bad night's sleep, as he himself explained: "I flew back home Sunday night and landed into [London airport] Heathrow at 4pm. By the time I got up to West Lancs, it was about late. Had a bit of dinner and fell asleep at 10:30/11," he said. "At 1AM the fire alarm went off and we had to go stand outside for an hour or so. I eventually got back sleep around 5:30 for a 6am alarm, which I slept thru, but fortunately my caddy woke me up." Horsfield arrived in West Lancashire straight from playing the LIV Golf Dallas at Maridoe Golf Club, where he finished tied for 25th. The three-time DP World Tour winner has competed in three editions of the Open Championship with a made cut (tied for 67th in 2021). Sam Horsfield has responded to the report around him withdrawing from Open Qualifying. A little bit of context goes a long way. — Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) July 1, 2025 LIV Golf players qualified for The Open Championship Lucas Herbert was the only LIV golfer to qualify in West Lancashire, and he did so with mealist honors, finishing first with a score of 8-under. Fellow league players Harold Varner III and Andy Ogletree failed to secure any of the five spots at Royal Portrush that were contested there. Lee Westwood and Dean Burmester also qualified through the final qualifiers. The Englishman did so at the Dundonald Links event, and the South African at the Royal Cinque Ports. Here is the complete list of LIV golfers who have qualified to play in the 2025 Open Championship: Bryson DeChambeau Jon Rahm Tyrrell Hatton Dustin Johnson Brooks Koepka Phil Mickelson Patrick Reed Cameron Smith Jason Kokrak Joaquin Niemann Louis Oosthuizen Carlos Ortiz Tom McKibbin Henrik Stenson John Catlin Lee Westwood Lucas Herbert Dean Burmester This is likely the final list of LIV Golf players at Royal Portrush, as the remaining options to qualify are related to membership in the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. There is also the possibility that some LIV golfers could receive a special invitation, although this is a remote possibility, as the R&A does not routinely issue such exemptions. More Golf: Open Championship makes stunning qualifying change to benefit fans
NBC Sports
02-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
LIV player explains DQ from Open qualifying: 'I felt completely dizzy'
After carding a 7-over 43 on his opening nine Tuesday morning at West Lancashire, Sam Horsfield decided his chances of qualifying for The Open were wrecked. So, Horsfield, a member of LIV Golf's Majesticks GC, did what players have often done in his situation and walked off the course. The only issue is Horsfield, per the R&A, didn't notify an official of his withdrawal and was subsequently handed a disqualification. Semantics, sure, though the 28-year-old Englishman certainly earned himself quite a few headlines, including one from a British outlet that read, 'LIV golfer walks out of Open final qualifying after horror show.' Horsfield took issue with the coverage and posted an explanation of his premature exit to his Instagram account. As the former University of Florida standout from Manchester wrote, he didn't land at London's Heathrow airport from last weekend's LIV Dallas event until around 4 p.m. local time and didn't get to bed at his accommodations near the course until nearly 11 p.m. Then a fire alarm forced him outside at 1 a.m., and from there, he struggled to fall back asleep until about a half-hour before his 6 a.m. alarm, which he slept through. 'Fortunately, my caddie woke me up,' Horsfield added. 'I felt completely dizzy and out of it all day. Don't listen to the propaganda out there against LIV players by some of these pages. Hope this clears things up.' Horsfield, who has just one top-10 finish in nine LIV starts this year, will compete in LIV Andalucia next week in Spain.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LIV Golfer Surprisingly Disqualified From The Open Championship
LIV Golfer Surprisingly Disqualified From The Open Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Open Championship, golf's oldest major, is set to take place from 17–20 July 2025 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Advertisement However, before golfers reach the famed links, they must survive two intense rounds in Final Qualifying. 36-hole 'marathons' held at venues like West Lancashire, Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald and Royal Cinque Ports. Only the top five from each site earn a coveted spot in the 153rd Open. This year's Final Qualifying drew a strong contingent of LIV‑Golf players. Fourteen competed across the four locations. Among that group, Majesticks GC star Sam Horsfield, 28, held high hopes after making the cut at last year's Open and thrived at Final Qualifying in 2024. But his 2025 effort stumbled early at West Lancashire Golf Club. Through nine holes, Horsfield was seven over par, carding a 43 on the front nine. Advertisement Instead of continuing or officially withdrawing, he simply packed up and left the course at the turn, without notifying tournament officials. Under R&A rules, failure to formally withdraw constitutes a disqualification. Accordingly, Horsfield was officially disqualified from the Final Qualifier on Tuesday. Sam Horsfield tees off on the 18th hole during the second round of the 150th Open Championship.© Michael Madrid-Imagn Images The ruling highlights the R&A's strict adherence to protocol. Even underperformance must be handled through proper channels. Horsfield's decision to depart without a formal withdrawal transformed what might have been a simple abandonment of his challenge into a clean rule breach. It also highlighted the mental toll of the 36‐hole qualifier grind, especially for players traveling from the U.S. only days prior. Advertisement While some LIV peers, like Poland's Adrian Meronk, withdrew after 18 holes with official notice, Horsfield's misstep cost him his tournament standing. As the drama at West Lancashire wraps up, attention shifts to the remaining qualifiers and who will secure the final tickets to Portrush. Related: Brooks Koepka's Wife Jena Sims Sends Heartfelt Message on Him and Son Crew Moment This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
