Overview
- Lee Westwood overcame jet lag and shot 7 under par at Dundonald Links to earn his first major start since the 2022 Open.
- Final qualifiers at Dundonald Links, Royal Cinque Ports, West Lancashire and Burnham & Berrow determined the last 20 spots via 36-hole medal play.
- LIV Golf competitors topped three venues with Dean Burmester at Royal Cinque Ports, Lucas Herbert at West Lancashire and Westwood in Scotland.
- Amateurs Connor Graham, Sebastian Cave, Richard Teder and Frazer Jones secured Open berths, with playoffs deciding several final spots.
- Ian and Luke Poulter along with Graeme McDowell fell just short in their bids to join the Royal Portrush field.