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.
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