Joe Dean secures final spot at Royal Birkdale in Last Chance Qualifier
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Joe Dean won the Last Chance Qualifier for the 154th Open Championship on July 13, 2026, at Royal Birkdale, shooting a 2-under 68. The 32-year-old finished one stroke ahead of Andrew Wilson, who is the first alternate. Dean's round featured an eagle on the par-5 14th hole, along with two birdies and two bogeys. This was an inaugural event aimed at giving additional chances for players to qualify for The Open, which is set to take place soon. Dean previously competed in The Open in 2017 and 2024.
- •Joe Dean earned the last spot for the 154th Open Championship.
- •He shot a 2-under 68 to win the qualifier.
- •Andrew Wilson will serve as the first alternate.
- •The qualifier was an innovative addition by the R&A.
- •Dean has previously played in The Open in 2017 and 2024.
- 3:01 PMESPN Golf — Ex-delivery driver in UK wins final Open spot
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Dean wins Open Championship Last-Chance Qualifier, earns final spot at Royal Birkdale
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — England's Joe Dean wins 'Last Chance Qualifier' to earn final Open spot
"Joe Dean, a former grocery delivery driver in the UK, won the inaugural last-chance qualifier on Monday to earn the final spot in the 154th Open Championship, which begins on July 16.
"Dean was among 12 players competing in the R&A's new qualifier event for the final Open Championship berth.
"Joe Dean, a former delivery driver, earned the last spot into the 154th British Open on Monday.
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External links- ESPN GolfJul 13, 2026, 3:01 PMEx-delivery driver in UK wins final Open spot
Joe Dean, a former grocery delivery driver in the UK, won the inaugural last-chance qualifier on Monday to earn the final spot in the 154th Open Championship, which begins on July 16.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:25 PMJoe Dean wins Open Championship Last-Chance Qualifier, earns final spot at Royal Birkdale
Joe Dean, a former delivery driver, earned the last spot into the 154th British Open on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:18 PMEngland's Joe Dean wins 'Last Chance Qualifier' to earn final Open spot
Dean was among 12 players competing in the R&A's new qualifier event for the final Open Championship berth.
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