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Khaleej Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Scott Vincent seals emotional comeback win at International Series Morocco
Overwhelmed and visibly moved, Scott Vincent described his win at the International Series – Morocco as 'an amazing week' and 'an amazing day' after sealing a commanding victory on Sunday. This is incredible, so amazing to be here and so thankful,' said the Zimbabwean star, who held off a strong field to return to the winner's circle in style. Vincent, 33, produced a composed final round of three-under 70 at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam (Red Course) in Rabat, finishing at 14-under-par 278—four shots clear of Thailand's fast-finishing Danthai Boonma, who posted a sizzling 66. He then admitted to battling inner frustrations on the back nine as birdie opportunities repeatedly slipped by. 'It was a challenge, for sure, because I didn't know where I was standing, and it just felt like I was missing all those opportunities,' he said. 'But what can you do? You just have to get on to the next hole and try and do your best from there. And then I look up on the last and it's a three-shot lead. And I was like, 'wow, it all paid off!'' UAE Players on Display Among those in the field with UAE connections were Joel Stalter, Dominic Foos, Gaganjeet Bhullar, and amateur Ahmad Skaik. The win marks Vincent's second Asian Tour title, both coming in International Series events—the first being at the International Series England in 2022. This latest triumph propels him to No.1 on the Asian Tour Order of Merit and second in the International Series Rankings, just behind Australia's Lucas Herbert. The top player in those standings at season's end typically secures a coveted spot on the LIV Golf League. Vincent, who lost his LIV Golf card last season, is enjoying a phenomenal resurgence in 2025. This victory in Morocco is his eighth top-12 finish in 11 worldwide starts this year, cementing his place among the season's most consistent performers. On the demanding 7,630-yard par-73 layout designed by Robert Trent Jones, Vincent delivered a ball-striking masterclass—hitting 17 greens in regulation on Sunday. His only blemishes were a pair of three-putt bogeys, but he never relinquished control. He also offered insight into his mindset on a course known for punishing errant shots: 'The key is to accept that mistakes will be made.' Behind him, Boonma charged up the leaderboard with his bogey-free round, but it wasn't enough to reel in the composed Zimbabwean. Meanwhile, American Peter Uihlein briefly threatened with three birdies on the front nine before fading to a tie for third with Denzel Ieremia of New Zealand (69) and Maverick Antcliff of Australia (72), all finishing at nine-under-par. Strong Birdie Finish American Austen Truslow, a former Korn Ferry Tour standout, birdied his last three holes to grab solo sixth—his best result yet on the Asian Tour. Vincent now joins an elite group of multiple International Series champions, alongside Uihlein, Carlos Ortiz (Mexico), Ben Campbell (New Zealand), Andy Ogletree (US), and Sarit Suwannarut (Thailand). Looking ahead, the International Series continues with the Indonesian Masters at Royal Jakarta Golf Club from October 2–5, while the next Asian Tour Order of Merit Qualifier is the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, from July 17–20. Final Scores (Top 5):
News.com.au
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Lucas Herbert will join LIV teammates at the Open Championship after winning his qualifying event
Lucas Herbert will make his major return in the The Open Championship at Royal Port Rush after the LIV star won his way in through qualifying. He'll join his LIV teammates Cam Smith, the 2022 champion, and Marc Leishman who earned his spot via a top-three finish at last year's Australian PGA Championship. Leishman played his first major since 2022 at the US Open this year, and now Herbert, who joined the LIV tour in 2024, will get his first major start since last year's US PGA Championship. Herbert dropped a shot on his final hole in the qualifying event at West Lancashire, but his score of eight-under was still enough to finish first and seal his spot. 'I'm super excited to be going to Portrush. I love playing in The Open,' he said. 'For us Australians, it was the major we watched overnight growing up. It's really cool be playing in another one and joining my team-mates, Cam Smith and Marc Leishman, there. 'I've made it hard on myself just missing out on qualifying before now, but I've finally got there. 'I had chances in Australia, Macau and New Zealand and I couldn't finish it off so it's definitely tested my patience. I'm glad it's held out in the end.' There will now be nine Australians in the field, Herbert joining Jason Day, Min Woo Lee, Leishman, Curtis Luck, Ryan Peake, Adam Scott, Smith and Elvis Smylie Herbert wasn't the only LIV player to win through via qualifying. Veteran Englishman Lee Westwood will play his first major since 2022, and his 28th Open Championship, after winning the qualifying event at Dundonald, while Dean Burmester won at .Royal Cinque Ports 'The first time I played in The Open was in 1995 when I qualified at Leven and I thought it would be great to come back here and try to qualify for another one at Royal Portrush,' Westwood said. 'It's a fantastic golf course and I played well there the last time, I finished fourth in 2019, so that was another reason to come and play. The Open Championship is the greatest tournament in the golfing calendar.'
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who advanced (and who didn't) out of final qualifying for the 2025 British Open
The U.S. Open has Golf's Longest Day, the nickname given to the 36-hole marathon final qualifiers. The British Open also has a day of final qualifiers. Ahead of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the R&A staged four qualifiers, each advancing the top five to the championship. Advertisement 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. Harry Hall plays his shot from the 16th tee during the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Who advanced out of final qualifying for the 2025 Open Championship? Dundonald Links, Scotland Lee Westwood won this qualifier at 7 under (70-67) to earn his first British Open spot since 2022. In fact, that was the last PGA Tour major he's played in. In that time, he's only played two seniors majors. Conner Graham (a) and Paul O'Hara tied for fifth at 4 under and faced off in a sudden-death, 2-for-1 playoff for the final spot with the amateur Graham coming out on top. Pos. Name Score 1 Lee Westwood -7 T2 Daniel Young -6 T2 Angel Hidalgo -6 4 Jesper Sandborg -5 5 Connor Graham (a) -4 Among the notables who did not advance: Adrian Meronk and Callum Tarren (who both withdrew). West Lancashire, England Another LIV golfer won this qualifier, with Lucas Herbert finishing 8 under (69-67), a shot better than the field. Advertisement This qualifier also had a playoff, a 4-for-2 between Richard Teder (a), Oliver Lindell, Ronan Mullarney and Sam Bairstow. Teder and Lindell were the lucky golfers to advance from that playoff. Pos. Name Score 1 Lucas Herbert -8 2 Sampson Zheng -7 3 George Bloor -6 T4 Richard Teder (a) -5 T4 Oliver Lindell -5 Among the notables who did not advance: Tommy Morrison (a), Harold Varner III, Andy Ogletree, Harrison Crowe, Alex Fitzpatrick and Sam Horsfield. Burnham & Berrow, England South Africa's Justin Walters finished in first at 9 under. PGA Tour winner Harry Hall was tied for second, a shot back. Pos. Name Score 1 Justin Walters -9 T2 Jacob Skov Olesen -8 T2 Harry Hall -8 4 Frazer Jones (a) -7 5 OJ Farrell -6 Among the notables who did not advance: Anirban Lahiri, Caleb Surrat. Royal Cinque Ports, England A third LIV golfer, Dean Murmester, won this qualifier. He did so by four shots at 10 under (70-64), shooting a second 18 holes that was six shots better than his first. All three LIV golfers who advanced did so after winning their qualifier. Pos. Name Score 1 Dean Burmester -10 T2 Nathan Kimsey -6 T2 Curtis Knipes -6 4 Sebastian Cave (a) -5 5 John Axelsen -4 Among the notables who did not advance: David Puig (who opened with a 64 but then shot 78), Erik van Rooyen, Ian Poulter, Luke Poulter (a), Graeme McDowell, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen. Four amateurs advanced to 2025 British Open There was one amateurfrom each of the four qualifiers who advanced: Advertisement They are Sebastian Cave, Frazer Jones, Connor Graham and Richard Teder, who became the first golfer from Estonia to make it to the British Open. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: British Open 2025: Notables who made it through final qualifying
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lee Westwood qualifies for British Open, his first major since joining LIV
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lee Westwood had rounds of 70-67 at Dundonald Links to earn his way into the British Open, his first major since the former world No. 1 joined Saudi-funded LIV Golf three years ago. Westwood was among 20 players who earned their places at Royal Portrush through Final Regional Qualifying, held over four courses in England and Scotland, each awarding five spots. He was among three LIV players from the 15 who showed up for qualifiers. Advertisement Westwood, a 52-year-old from England with 25 titles on the European tour and three Order of Merit titles, led the five qualifiers at Dundonald at 7-under 137. 'I've always said it's the greatest championship in golf and as a British player you get phenomenal support,' Westwood said. 'I'm just looking forward to enjoying the week at Portrush, seeing a few old friends and enjoying that golf course.' The Open is July 17-20 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, where Shane Lowry won in 2019. Westwood was one shot out of the lead through 36 holes before tying for fourth, nine shots behind Lowry. Two other LIV Golf players, Lucas Herbert of Australia and Dean Burmester of South Africa, also earned spots in The Open. Herbert led qualifiers at West Lancashire, while Burmester led the way at Royal Cinque Ports. Advertisement Graeme McDowell, who grew up at Portrush, was among five LIV players who missed out at Royal Cinque Ports. That included Ian Poulter and his 21-year-old son Luke, who plays at Florida and was an alternate at the U.S. Open last month. Seven other LIV players didn't make it, either finishing outside the top five or withdrawing in the middle of the round. Three others withdrew before it started. LIV Golf wrapped up an event in Dallas on Sunday, and players had to fly straight to the U.K. for qualifying. Westwood was No. 1 in the world toward the end of 2010. He once was considered among the best never to have won a major, twice a runner-up at the Masters and missing out on a playoff by one shot at the U.S. Open (2008 at Torrey Pines) and British Open (2009 at Turnberry). ___ AP golf:
Associated Press
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Lee Westwood qualifies for British Open, his first major since joining LIV
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lee Westwood had rounds of 70-67 at Dundonald Links to earn his way into the British Open, his first major since the former world No. 1 joined Saudi-funded LIV Golf three years ago. Westwood was among 20 players who earned their places at Royal Portrush through Final Regional Qualifying, held over four courses in England and Scotland, each awarding five spots. He was among three LIV players from the 15 who showed up for qualifiers. Westwood, a 52-year-old from England with 25 titles on the European tour and three Order of Merit titles, led the five qualifiers at Dundonald at 7-under 137. 'I've always said it's the greatest championship in golf and as a British player you get phenomenal support,' Westwood said. 'I'm just looking forward to enjoying the week at Portrush, seeing a few old friends and enjoying that golf course.' The Open is July 17-20 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, where Shane Lowry won in 2019. Westwood was one shot out of the lead through 36 holes before tying for fourth, nine shots behind Lowry. Two other LIV Golf players, Lucas Herbert of Australia and Dean Burmester of South Africa, also earned spots in The Open. Herbert led qualifiers at West Lancashire, while Burmester led the way at Royal Cinque Ports. Graeme McDowell, who grew up at Portrush, was among five LIV players who missed out at Royal Cinque Ports. That included Ian Poulter and his 21-year-old son Luke, who plays at Florida and was an alternate at the U.S. Open last month. Seven other LIV players didn't make it, either finishing outside the top five or withdrawing in the middle of the round. Three others withdrew before it started. LIV Golf wrapped up an event in Dallas on Sunday, and players had to fly straight to the U.K. for qualifying. Westwood was No. 1 in the world toward the end of 2010. He once was considered among the best never to have won a major, twice a runner-up at the Masters and missing out on a playoff by one shot at the U.S. Open (2008 at Torrey Pines) and British Open (2009 at Turnberry). ___ AP golf:
