Cork amateur David Howard books fairytale Open spot

Howard claimed one of the 20 spots available in final qualifying

David Howard finished tied for second in final qualifying at Dundonald Links. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Fota Island amateur David Howard has qualified for The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale after finishing tied for second in final qualifying at Dundonald Links.

The Cork native, ranked as the 1456th amateur in the world, finished on four-under for the 36 holes at the Scottish course. Conditions were benign in terms of the wind, though still quite damp.