“`html
Sergio Garcia Secures Spot at The Open Championship; Other LIV Golfers Qualify
Royal Portrush, july 2, 2025 – Fireballs GC Captain Sergio Garcia has officially secured his place at The Open Championship. this achievement follows a strong performance at The Liv Golf Dallas event, presented by Aramco.
Garcia’s exemption marks a meaningful moment for the LIV Golf contingent heading to Royal Postrush.
Garcia’s Path to The Open
Sergio Garcia clinched the coveted LIV Golf exemption for The Open after a stellar performance at LIV Golf Dallas. As the highest-ranked player within the top five not already exempt,garcia solidified his participation in the prestigious tournament.
LIV Golf’s Strong Presence at Royal Portrush
Initially,16 LIV Golf players were already exempt into The Open field. Following Tuesday’s final qualifying rounds, Lee Westwood, Lucas Herbert, and Dean Burmester joined the ranks. This brings the total number of LIV Golf players represented at The Open to an notable 19.
Ten LIV Golf teams will be showcasing their talent at The Open, with Legion XIII and Ripper GC leading the pack, each boasting three players.
Final Qualifying Highlights
Dundonald Links: Westwood’s Winning Performance
Majesticks GC Co-Captain Lee Westwood demonstrated remarkable form, securing his place in The Open Championship. Westwood earned medalist honors after carding rounds of 70 and 67, finishing with a 7-under total. His recent performances on the LIV Golf circuit, including a T10 finish in Virginia and T25 finishes in Dallas and Riyadh, foreshadowed his success. Westwood last competed in The Open in 2022 and has a notable history in the championship, including a T4 finish at Portrush in 2019.
“Royal Portrush is a fantastic golf course, and I played well there last time. I finished fourth in 2019,” Westwood said. “The Open Championship is the greatest tournament on the golfing calendar.”
west Lancashire: Herbert’s Triumph
Lucas herbert of Ripper GC also secured his spot at The Open Championship, earning medalist honors at West Lancashire. Rounds of 69 and 67 gave him an 8-
