3 LIV golfers advanced through final qualifying to make British Open field
3 LIV golfers advanced through final qualifying to make British Open field
Todd Kelly, GolfweekTue, June 30, 2026 at 7:15 PM UTC
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There will be 12 LIV Golfers representing the league at the 2026 Open Championship.
There were nine players already exempt: Laurie Canter, Bryson DeChambeau, Tyrrell Hatton, Lucas Herbert, Tom McKibbin, Joaquin Niemann, Louis Oosthuizen, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith.
There were another 10 entered in final qualifying on Tuesday, June 30. There were originally 11, but Dustin Johnson withdrew, ending his major streak at 71. Of the 10 who went through with final qualifying, three advanced to the Open.
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LIV golfers who advanced through final qualifying for the 2026 Open
Josele Ballester, who tied for second (70-65―135) at West Lancashire after making birdie at the final hole of the day
Peter Uihlein, who finished solo fourth (66-69―135) at Royal Cinque Ports
Caleb Surrat, who was solo second (67-66―133) at Royal Cinque Ports
LIV golfers who failed to advance through final qualifying for the 2026 Open
Marc Leishman, T-10 (5 under) at Burnham & Berrow
Luis Masaveu, T-11 (5 under) at Royal Cinque Ports
Thomas Detry, T-21 (1 under) at Royal Cinque Ports
Sergio Garcia, T-30 (1 under) at West Lancashire
Anirban Lahiri, T-38 (3 over) at Burnham & Berrow
Branden Grace, retired at Royal Cinque Ports
Dean Burmester, retired at Royal Cinque Ports
Todd Kelly is the assistant managing editor for Golfweek.
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