Two ex-Premier League stars battling to qualify for 153rd Open Championship at Portrush

Two ex-Premier League stars battling to qualify for 153rd Open Championship at Portrush

The Premier League stars are among a 1,900 strong group trying to make the cut to mix it with Rory McIlroy and Co at Portrush

Former Cardiff City player attempts to qualify for The Open after taking up golf in his 30s

The Open will play host to two former elite-level footballers

McBride the medallist as nine of 10 spots go the Irish at The Island - Irish Golfer Magazine

Paul McBride’s three-under round of 69 was the lowest score of the day in the Open Championship Regional Qualifier at The Island, and he’ll be joined by a strong Irish contingent at Final Qualifying on Tuesday July 1. An eagle-three on the third hole was the highlight of the day for the man who represents the host venue, and five birdies besides were enough to see him move to the top of the leaderboard, finishing one shot ahead of Cloverhill’s K…

The Open: Former Premier League stars Jimmy Bullard, Peter Odemwingie miss out in Regional Qualifying as YouTuber Peter Finch progresses

Regional Qualifying takes place across 15 venues and offers spots into Final Qualifying, held on July 1; The Open takes place at Royal Portrush from July 17-20 and is exclusively live on Sky Sports Golf