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Golfer Nathan Kimsey said that he “was in disbelief” after qualifying for the Open Championship. <\/b><\/p>\n
The 32-year-old, who plays at Stoneham Golf Club in Hampshire, shot six under par over two rounds at Royal Cinque Ports, one of four final qualifying venues, to earn a place at Royal Portrush later this month. <\/p>\n
“Initially, I was just in disbelief,” Kimsey, who will be making his debut at a major, told BBC Sport. <\/p>\n
“I’ve watched so many Opens over the years and to be handed that iconic yellow flag afterwards with the logo on it was just surreal.<\/p>\n
“It’s kind of cool to know I’ll be there playing in the event. I want to enjoy it and make sure I soak up the experience, but I’ve also been playing good golf recently and I know if I go there and play well I can have a great week.<\/p>\n
“I’ll be looking to prepare well and go into it to compete.”<\/p>\n
Kimsey plays on the DP World Tour and earned his card after success on the Challenge Tour. <\/p>\n
After a regional qualifying round in which about 2,000 golfers competed across 15 venues, DP World Tour and LIV golfers entered the next and final qualifying round on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
There were 20 spots to be won across four courses with 288 golfers playing for a chance to reach Royal Portrush. <\/p>\n
“It’s a really long day, one you just have to battle through as best as you can,” Kimsey said.<\/p>\n
“You’re out there for about ten hours and it was a hot day, we were working away out there and I managed to play some great golf.<\/p>\n
“I’ve got close one or two times [to qualifying] but this year I finally managed to get it done.”<\/p>\n
The Open Championship takes place at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland from 17-20 July.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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