Jack McDonald qualifies for 154th Open Championship at Dundonald Links
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Jack McDonald of Troon has secured his spot in the 154th Open Championship after successfully completing the final qualifying round at Dundonald Links. McDonald shot rounds of 70 and 69 to finish five under par, edging out competitors Matthew Baldwin and David Howard. This marks his second consecutive qualification at Dundonald Links, and he expressed satisfaction with his performance amid challenging weather conditions. He will join fellow Scot Robert MacIntyre in the field for the event scheduled for next month at Royal Birkdale. Other Scots, including Connor Graham, missed qualifying by narrow margins and will have one more chance at the Scottish Open.
- •McDonald finishes qualifying at five under par.
- •He birdies the 13th and eagles the 14th to secure his position.
- •Robert MacIntyre joins him as the only Scots in the field.
- •Other Scots, including Connor Graham, fell short of qualifying.
- •Next opportunity for others to qualify will be the Scottish Open.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — McDonald joins MacIntyre as second Scot in Open field
"Troon golfer Jack McDonald secures his place at the 154th Open Championship after coming through final qualifying at Dundonald Links.
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