10 February 2025, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has announced the qualification pathways for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, taking place July 13-20, 2025.
The Open is one of the world’s greatest sporting events and attracts the best men’s golfers from leading professional tours and amateur championships to compete for the famous Claret Jug. Each year, the exemption categories are reviewed to ensure that pathways are available into the Championship for golfers around the world.
On the PGA TOUR, places will be available via the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, the RBC Canadian Open and the Genesis Scottish Open, which is co-sanctioned with the DP World Tour.
Please click here to view the full list of exemptions for The 153rd Open.
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive at The R&A, said, “The Open is a global championship for the best men’s golfers and each year we review our exemptions to ensure that we offer pathways into the Championship based on results achieved on the leading professional tours.
“We are proud to offer a wide range of opportunities to qualify globally and look forward to seeing which golfers will emerge to take their place at Royal Portrush in July.”
The R&A has also announced the schedule for the Open Qualifying Series in 2025 with 15 events in 11 countries offering places in golf’s original championship.
Please click here to view the full schedule of events.