2024 Open Championship: 12 Amateur Golfers Qualify and Ready to Compete at Royal Troon
The final qualifying round for the 2024 Open Championship concluded on Tuesday, July 2, with 16 players earning their spots in the prestigious tournament. Among these successful qualifiers were five amateur golfers, bringing the total number of amateurs competing at Royal Troon to 12. The Open Championship is scheduled to take place from July 18…
The final qualifying round for the 2024 Open Championship concluded on Tuesday, July 2, with 16 players earning their spots in the prestigious tournament. Among these successful qualifiers were five amateur golfers, bringing the total number of amateurs competing at Royal Troon to 12. The Open Championship is scheduled to take place from July 18 to 21 at the historic Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. The field will consist of a minimum of 156 players, including these 12 talented amateurs.
Here are the 12 amateur golfers set to compete in the 2024 Open Championship:
1. **Dominic Clemons (England)**: Qualified through the final qualifiers.
2. **Matty Dodd-Berry (England)**: Earned his spot via the qualifiers.
3. **Luis Masaveu (Spain)**: Secured his place through the qualifiers.
4. **Liam Nolan (Ireland)**: Made it to the final field through the qualifiers.
5. **Jaime Montojo Fernández (Spain)**: Qualified for the tournament through the qualifiers.
6. **Calum Scott (Scotland)**: Winner of the Open Amateur Series, securing his place in the Championship.
7. **Jacob Skov Olesen (Denmark)**: The 2024 Amateur Champion, earning his spot.
8. **Tommy Morrison (United States)**: The 2024 European Amateur Champion.
9. **Santiago De La Fuente (Mexico)**: The 2024 Latin America Amateur Champion.
10. **Jasper Stubbs (Australia)**: The 2023 Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion.
11. **Altin Van Der Merwe (South Africa)**: The 2024 Africa Amateur Champion.
12. **Gordon Sargent (United States)**: Winner of the 2023 Mark H McCormack Medal for the men’s world amateur ranking.
These amateur golfers have demonstrated exceptional talent and perseverance, earning the opportunity to compete on one of golf’s grandest stages. Their participation not only adds excitement to the tournament but also highlights the rising stars of the sport. As they prepare to take on the challenging links of Royal Troon, these young players will be eager to showcase their skills and make a mark in the 2024 Open Championship.
