Open Qualifying

[fundy]

Big day qualification wise for this years open. Its international final qualifying at Sunningdale and also Regional qualifying day across the country, be interesting to see who gets through

http://scoring.theopen.com/scores_qual.sps?pageid=10&iTourNo=2012006&iTourId=7

 

[MKDave]

with only 10 spots up for grabs some top players are going to miss out! Glad to James Morrison doing so well, top lad

 

[nil1121]

open qualifying at my childrens club today, Bucks. some big scores coming in so far.

 

[fundy]

open qualifying at my childrens club today, Bucks. some big scores coming in so far.

Our pro and a few other guys I know are there today Nil, looks as though it must be set up pretty brutally looking at the early scores

 

[nil1121]

there was the monthly medal there on saturday as well as pratice day for the qualifying. CSS went up to 75 (par 72). Greens were fast and rough is long. Boy shot gross 75 on saturday.

 

[barrybridges]

Sorry to sound stupid, but a couple of questions.

Firstly, why so many withdrawals after the first round? A lot of them posted competitive scores, so I doubt it's withdrawal because they don't have a chance!

Secondly, I can't make sense of the starting times sheet. Am I right in thinking they're playing 36 holes in one day?

 

[sydney greenstreet]

Look at the names of past Major winners and order of merit winners who need to qualify for the open, just shows you how strong the field is.

 

[barrybridges]

Also, how come Matteo Manassero is in the qualifying, when he's ranked #25 in the world? Surely he qualifies not only by being in the top 50...

http://www.theopen.com/en/Qualification/FullExemption.aspx

...but also because he's currently #24 in the Race to Dubai and the top 25 automatically get a place at the Open?

Confused.

 

[JustOne]

I see East sussex National is showing it's teeth!.....
http://www.theopen.com/en/Qualifica....aspx?show=scores&region=East Sussex National

Was it free to go watch the qualifying at Sunningdale?

 

[chrisd]

There are several guys that I know playing local qualifying at East Sussex and at The London Club and our best known "old boy" Benn Barham is at Sunningdale in joint 10'th place after round 1

Hope they all do well !

 

[Birchy]

Anybody know how many get through from regional to local final qualifying? Theres a guy from our club playing at Mere and is currently tied 5th.

 

[AxelBenito]

Silly question time...

Does WD stand for withdrawn, if so, do some of the players just give up if they have a shocker on the first 18?

 

[Bobmysterkaymer]

Anybody know how many get through from regional to local final qualifying? Theres a guy from our club playing at Mere and is currently tied 5th.

If you look on the open website it says

 

[AuburnWarrior]

Our lad had a 74. Apparently 73 would have been good enough for a play off. Made worse by the fact that he lipped out on the last for a 73!

 

[LeeTurner]

Also, how come Matteo Manassero is in the qualifying, when he's ranked #25 in the world? Surely he qualifies not only by being in the top 50...

http://www.theopen.com/en/Qualification/FullExemption.aspx

...but also because he's currently #24 in the Race to Dubai and the top 25 automatically get a place at the Open?

Confused.

It's the world rankings as on the 20th of May. Manassero was only #62 for that week. Same with the Race to Dubai - the exemption is top 30 placings for 2011. Manassero was frustratingly 31st.

 

[Hobbit]

My lad got thro' at Mere with a 71.... YEAH!!

 

[louise_a]

I wass just looking at the scores, congrats to your lad Hobbit, seems Jason had a 74, missed by 2.

 

[Mary]

Well done to your lad Hobbit, and best of luck to him next week. Will you be on the bag?

 

[chrisd]

Our club assistant pro got through this round of local qualifying where 9 players were put through, and another local lad was listed as a reserve.

Pleased about our lad as he's a real goodun and he gave me two lessons recently that really paid dividends.

Well done to your son too Hobbit

 

[TXL]

Was it free to go watch the qualifying at Sunningdale?

Yes Only issue with Sunningdale is finding parking although I believe there was somewhere nearby set up.