The Open Final Qualifying: Who’s in and who’s…

Played across Fairmont St Andrews, St Anne’s Old Links, Prince’s and Hollinwell, the top four from each course sealed their spots at the historic major.

In often dreadful conditions across the UK, under-par rounds were at a premium.

But after a marathon day, which began at 7am and finished more than 12 hours, 36 holes and several playoffs later, we know who will be heading to the Old Course.

Here’s how they did it…

Fairmont St Andrews

Ireland’s David Carey recorded two stunning rounds to book his place just a short walk down the road at the Old Course.

After opening with a 68, he followed it up with an afternoon 69 to finish four clear of the pack.

“I’m very big on my golf history,” he told the Open website.

“I have been saying to everybody for the last three months that I wanted to play in The 150th Open at St Andrews, so this is special.”

Robert Dinwiddie was his closest challenger, shooting 71-70 to make sure of his spot. 

Further down the standings, qualification was on a knife-edge. Aaron Rai – T19 at Royal St George’s last year – could not navigate a three-man playoff, with Alex Wrigley and Lars van Meijel snapping up the final two spots.

There was also heartbreak…