Big names battle to reach Open at Portrush

Lee Westwood, Gavin Tiernan, as well as Graeme McDowell bidding to qualify

The Claret Jug at Royal Portrush Golf Club.

A host of big names will tee it up across four venues at Final Qualifying on Tuesday, all bidding for a chance to play in the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Two major champions, a former world number one, several Ryder Cup heroes and a popular YouTuber will take part in 36-hole strokeplay events at Burnham and Berrow, Dundonald Links, Royal Cinque Ports, and West Lancashire, with five qualifying places at Royal Portrush available at each.