Sergio Garcia misses Open Championship qualification again
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Sergio Garcia has failed to qualify for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale for the third time in four years. The 46-year-old golfer shot a 60 in his first round at West Lancashire but faltered with a three-over 75 in the second round, finishing outside the top five qualifying spots. Other notable players, including Danny Willett and Matt Wallace, also missed out. Qualification sites included Dundonald Links and Burnham and Berrow, where several players secured their spots for the upcoming tournament.
- •Garcia shot a 60 in the first round but struggled in the second.
- •He finished well outside the qualifying spots at West Lancashire.
- •Danny Willett and Matt Wallace also failed to qualify.
- •Sam Bairstow qualified from West Lancashire with a score of 10 under par.
- •The Open Championship will be held next month.
- 10:18 PMBBC Sport — Garcia misses out on Open qualification again
"Spain's Sergio Garcia will miss the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next month for the third time in four years.
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