Galway native Liam Nolan qualifies for the Open Championship

“It’s going to be crazy. I feel like I’ve had a very good amateur career but this a nice one to tick off, playing in my first major," said Nolan.

OFF TO THE OPEN: Liam Nolan has qualified for the Open Championship at Royal Troon last this month. Photo by Patrick Bolger/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Galway native Liam Nolan has qualified for the Open Championship at Royal Troon last this month.

The Irish amateur finished tied-second at the 36-hole qualifying event at the Dundonald Links.