The R&A has today issued the draw for the Regional Qualifying.
Over 2,300 entries were received for Regional Qualifying with events being held on Monday 23rd June at 15 venues across Great Britain and Ireland, including Bearwood Lakes, Caldy, Craigielaw, Enville, Ferndown, Frilford Heath, Fulford, Gog Magog, Hesketh, Kilmarnock (Barassie), Lindrick, Moor Park, North Hants, Rochester & Cobham Park and The Island.
Successful golfers will then go on to compete in Final Qualifying events taking place at Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire on Tuesday 1 July.
The Open Qualifying Series will offer the following qualification places in The 153rd Open:
| OQS |
Dates |
Event |
Number of places |
| Australia |
28 Nov-1 Dec 2024 |
ISPS HANDA Australian Open,
Kingston Heath & Victoria, Melbourne |
3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| New Zealand |
27 Feb-2 Mar |
104th New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport,
Millbrook Resort, Queenstown |
1 place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut |
| South Africa |
27 Feb-2 Mar |
Investec South African Open Championship,
Durban Country Club, Durban |
3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| USA |
6-9 Mar |
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard,
Bay Hill, Florida |
1 place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut |
| Macau |
20-23 Mar |
International Series Macau presented by Wynn,
Macau Golf & Country Club, China |
3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| Korea |
22-25 May |
KOLON Korea Open,
La Vie Est Belle, Chuncheon |
1 place to the leading player not already exempt, who makes the cut |
| Japan |
29 May-1 Jun |
Mizuno Open,
JFE Setonaikai, Okayama |
3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| USA |
29 May-1 Jun |
Memorial Tournament presented by Workday,
Muirfield Village, Ohio |
1 place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut |
| Canada |
5-8 Jun |
RBC Canadian Open
TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Ontario |
3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| Regional Qualifying |
23-Jun |
15 venues in Great Britain and Ireland |
n/a |
| Italy |
26-29 Jun |
Italian Open,
Argentario Golf Club, Tuscany |
2 places to the leading two players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| Final Qualifying |
01-Jul |
Burnham & Berrow |
TBC |
| Final Qualifying |
01-Jul |
Dundonald Links |
TBC |
| Final Qualifying |
01-Jul |
Royal Cinque Ports |
TBC |
| Final Qualifying |
01-Jul |
West Lancashire |
TBC |
| Scotland |
10-13 Jul |
Genesis Scottish Open,
The Renaissance Club, East Lothian |
3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
The Open
The 153rd Open will be played at Royal Portrush from 13-20 July 2025.
The Open is golf’s original championship. Played since 1860 on iconic links golf courses, it is the sport’s most international major championship with qualifying events on every continent. For one week each year, the pursuit of the famous Claret Jug trophy is the focus of the sporting world, followed globally by millions of fans.
Staged by The R&A, The Open delivers an annual economic benefit of over £150 million to its host region, while the Championship’s commercial success supports the development of the game worldwide.
For the Qualifying draws taking place on Monday 23rd June, visit https://www.theopen.com/qualification/regional-qualifying#draw
For information concerning The Open in general, visit https://www.theopen.com/
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