Photo: Paul Howard (left) with Caddy Mark Rabone pictured after qualifying for The Open at the 4th extra hole.
Southport & Ainsdale’s Paul Howard booked his place at The 145th Open at Royal Troon
Paul Howard secured a place in next months Open Championship after coming through a play-off to claim one of only three spots available, Tuesday 28 June 2016.
Paul spoke to OTSNews.co.uk, he said: “I’m absolutely delighted, I felt the a bit more pressure with the local support, but I was prepared!”
Paul Howard and Dave Coupland come through play-off at @Hillside_GC to qualify for #TheOpen. #RoadtoTheOpen
— The Open (@TheOpen) June 28, 2016
Photo: A delighted Paul Howard talks to Sky Sports following play-off success.
Jack Senior from Heysham won the qualifying on -5. Jack said: “Hillside was playing tough which really suited me, I really got it going -6 for the last eight holes – Troon here we com!!”
5 players finish T2 -2 at @Hillside_GC and play-off for remaining 2 available places at #TheOpen. #RoadtoTheOpen pic.twitter.com/HNzDketAfa
— The Open (@TheOpen) June 28, 2016
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