Changes to open qualifying announced

From next year final qualifying for the Open will be staged a week earlier and will be 36 holes in one day rather than spread over two.

Changes to open qualifying announced
Tue, 19 May, 2009 - 14:41

From next year final qualifying for the Open will be staged a week earlier and will be 36 holes in one day rather than spread over two.

The Royal and Ancient Club announced the change today saying it was “an attempt to alleviate a congested golfing calendar and make it more convenient for players”.

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