LIV Golfer Surprisingly Disqualified From The Open Championship
The Open Championship, golf's oldest major, is set to take place from 17–20 July 2025 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
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However, before golfers reach the famed links, they must survive two intense rounds in Final Qualifying. 36-hole 'marathons' held at venues like West Lancashire, Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald and Royal Cinque Ports.
Only the top five from each site earn a coveted spot in the 153rd Open. This year's Final Qualifying drew a strong contingent of LIV‑Golf players. Fourteen competed across the four locations.
Among that group, Majesticks GC star Sam Horsfield, 28, held high hopes after making the cut at last year's Open and thrived at Final Qualifying in 2024.
But his 2025 effort stumbled early at West Lancashire Golf Club. Through nine holes, Horsfield was seven over par, carding a 43 on the front nine.
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Instead of continuing or officially withdrawing, he simply packed up and left the course at the turn, without notifying tournament officials. Under R&A rules, failure to formally withdraw constitutes a disqualification.
Accordingly, Horsfield was officially disqualified from the Final Qualifier on Tuesday.
Sam Horsfield tees off on the 18th hole during the second round of the 150th Open Championship.© Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
The ruling highlights the R&A's strict adherence to protocol. Even underperformance must be handled through proper channels.
Horsfield's decision to depart without a formal withdrawal transformed what might have been a simple abandonment of his challenge into a clean rule breach.
It also highlighted the mental toll of the 36‐hole qualifier grind, especially for players traveling from the U.S. only days prior.
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While some LIV peers, like Poland's Adrian Meronk, withdrew after 18 holes with official notice, Horsfield's misstep cost him his tournament standing.
As the drama at West Lancashire wraps up, attention shifts to the remaining qualifiers and who will secure the final tickets to Portrush.
Related: Brooks Koepka's Wife Jena Sims Sends Heartfelt Message on Him and Son Crew Moment
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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