How Wimbledon hero Andy Murray could enter qualifying for The Open – but must pay £200 fee
The two-time Wimbledon champion retired from tennis last summer after a legendary career.
But since hanging up his racquet, he has dusted off his golf clubs instead.
And he has enjoyed a stunning year on the course by getting his handicap down to a reported 1.9.
Murray, 38, shows not signs of slowing down in his pursuit of getting to scratch.
He beat Carlos Alcaraz in their three-match mini-series during the Spaniard's run to the Wimbledon final.
And if he can get his handicap to 0.4 - and stump up the £200 fee - he could enter regional qualifying for next year's 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.
Ex-Premier League footballers Jimmy Bullard and Peter Odemwingie both gave it a go in 2025 but did not progress.
But Ryder Cup hero Ludvig Aberg threw his full support behind Murray's golf game.
The Swede, 25, said: "He brings it up really nicely with the hands.
"The club face is quite neutral, so it's not going to be biased whether he hits a draw or a fade.
"Considering it's someone who played tennis at this level, it's pretty stinking good.
"In any sport or any profession, whether it's golf or tennis or something else, you need to spend time on it.
"The technique of golf is quite tricky, naturally, so you do need to spend a lot of time on it."
Aberg - who shot a four-under 67 to move to -2 after round two of The Open - added to the Daily Mail: "Hey, that swing was really good! Like it was really, really good!
"Man, I was impressed!
"They told us to be as honest as we can but I just didn't know what to say.
"I think he's going to be able to play really good golf in the future."
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