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Lee Westwood Seals Open Return After 4,700-Mile Trip From Dallas to Dundonald

ROYAL CINQUE PORTS, KENT, ENGLAND, JUN 30 – Ian Poulter, ranked 1877th due to LIV Golf ties, and his 21-year-old son Luke compete for 20 qualifying spots at Royal Cinque Ports for the 2025 Open Championship.

  • Lee Westwood secured his return to The Open Championship in 2025 by winning final qualifying at Dundonald Links, Scotland, after flying in from Dallas.
  • Westwood’s participation follows a two-year Open absence due to joining the LIV Golf Series, which affected his world ranking and qualification chances.
  • Westwood posted rounds of 70 and 67 to finish seven-under-par at Dundonald, while Connor Graham clinched the last qualifying spot in a playoff.
  • Westwood expressed relief after a challenging afternoon on the greens, describing this qualification as a significant milestone in his career.
  • The qualification gives Westwood his 28th Open appearance and 93rd major start overall, suggesting continued ambition despite jet lag and limited preparation time.
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Lee Westwood qualifies for British Open, his first major since joining LIV

Lee Westwood is going back to the British Open for the first time since joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf three years ago.

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