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Max Homa qualifies for British Open after Kohles misses key putt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:37 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Max Homa qualifies for British Open after Kohles misses key putt

Summary

Max Homa secured his entry into the British Open at Royal Birkdale following a missed putt by Ben Kohles at the John Deere Classic. Kohles, tied for the lead, hit his tee shot into the water on 18 and then missed a crucial 45-foot par putt, leading to a double bogey. This miss caused Kohles to drop from a two-way tie for second with Homa into a three-way tie for third, significantly impacting his ranking and FedEx Cup points. Homa's runner-up finish moved him from No. 112 to No. 73 in the world rankings, ensuring his spot in the Open. The final three spots for the British Open will also involve a Last Chance Qualifier.

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By the Numbers

•Homa finishes second at the John Deere Classic.
•Kohles misses a critical putt on 18, leading to double bogey.
•Kohles falls from potential tie for second to third.
•Homa's ranking rises to No. 73, securing his British Open entry.
•Final spots for the British Open depend on Scottish Open results and a qualifier.

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2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Max Homa gets in the British Open because of a short putt someone else missed

What they're saying

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Ben Kohles was tied for the lead with Chris Gotterup when he hit 8-iron into the water on the 18th hole. Instead of a two-way tie for second with Max Homa, he fell into a three-way tie for third. Had Kohles made that short putt, Homa in a two-way tie for second would have moved to No. 84 in the world.
— Yahoo Sportsby DOUG FERGUSON

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