Keefer, Thorbjornsen, Perez qualify for Open Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Johnny Keefer, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Victor Perez secured their spots in the 2026 Open Championship after the Genesis Scottish Open. This tournament, held at Royal Birkdale, was the final event in the Open Championship qualifying series. Keefer finished tied for third at 13 under, Thorbjornsen tied for seventh at 12 under, and Perez tied for ninth at 11 under. This will mark the first appearance in the British Open for Keefer and Thorbjornsen.
- •Genesis Scottish Open served as the final qualifying event.
- •Top three finishers not already exempt qualified for the Open.
- •Keefer tied for third at 13 under par.
- •Thorbjornsen finished tied for seventh at 12 under par.
- •Perez ended tied for ninth at 11 under par.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Johnny Keefer, Michael Thorbjornsen, Victor Perez qualify for Open Championship
"The Genesis Scottish Open was the final event in the Open Championship qualifying series.
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