Key facts
- Max Homa qualified for the British Open due to a missed putt by Ben Kohles at the John Deere Classic.
- Kohles' double bogey on the 18th hole dropped him from contention for a playoff.
- Homa's second-place finish moved him to 73rd in the world rankings, securing his spot in the Open.
- Aldrich Potgieter is the first alternate for the British Open.
- Patrick Reed is competing in the Scottish Open and British Open to maintain his Race to Dubai lead.
- Eugenio Chacarra won the Italian Open, earning a spot in the British Open.
The final moments of the John Deere Classic saw Ben Kohles miss a crucial short putt on the 18th hole, leading to a double bogey and dropping him to a tie for third. This costly error not only affected his earnings and FedEx Cup points but also directly benefited Max Homa.
Homa, who was in contention for second place, moved up to 73rd in the world rankings due to Kohles' misfortune. This ranking was sufficient for Homa to secure a spot in the upcoming British Open at Royal Birkdale. Had Kohles made his putt, Homa would have been a lower alternate and unlikely to gain entry.
Meanwhile, Aldrich Potgieter stands as the first alternate for the British Open. He, along with others, will compete for the remaining spots, with three available from the Scottish Open and a 'Last Chance Qualifier' event at Royal Birkdale. Sam Burns' potential withdrawal also leaves a possibility for an alternate to get in.
Patrick Reed is set to play in the Scottish Open and the British Open as he aims to win the Race to Dubai on the European tour. Eugenio Chacarra secured his place in the British Open with a victory at the Italian Open, while his sister, Carolina Chacarra, also achieved a significant win, earning spots in other major women's events.
In other golf news, Sam Bairstow is competing in both the ISCO Championship and the British Open. Yana Wilson has withdrawn from the Evian Championship due to illness, and The First Tee is launching its first chapter in Scotland.