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R&A Birkdale Last-Chance Qualifier: Bryan Secures Open Spot

7/8/2026

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The R&A will hold its Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale Golf Club on Monday 13 July, with 12 players competing for final Open spot.
Golfer Wesley Bryan (ranked No. 1,028) earned a place after missing Final Qualifying by one shot, ahead of Giles Evans (No. 1,040).
Former Amateur Champion Aldrich Potgieter (No. 77) and PGA Tour winner Matti Schmid (tied-fourth at the PGA Championship) qualified via rankings, joined by amateurs Matt Moloney and Sam Easterbrook.

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The R&A will hold its Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale Golf Club on Monday 13 July, with 12 players competing for final Open spot.
Golfer Wesley Bryan (ranked No. 1,028) earned a place after missing Final Qualifying by one shot, ahead of Giles Evans (No. 1,040).
Former Amateur Champion Aldrich Potgieter (No. 77) and PGA Tour winner Matti Schmid (tied-fourth at the PGA Championship) qualified via rankings, joined by amateurs Matt Moloney and Sam Easterbrook.