Of the four major championships, The Open prides itself on having the most internationally diverse field.
Part of how that field is selected is through the R&A’s ‘Open Qualifying Series,’ a list of 12 to 13 tournaments hand-picked by the R&A each year. The top finishers at these events—who are not already exempt—receive invites to participate in The Open.
The Australian Open kicked off the Open Qualifying Series this year with three spots up for grabs.
American Ryggs Johnston triumphed, winning his first DP World Tour title in just the second start of his career. He fired a 4-under 68 on Sunday to finish atop the leaderboard
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