The final three spots in the 2025 British Open went to the top finishers in the Genesis Scottish Open not already in the British field.
Heading into the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, there were still three available spots for the 2025 British Open next week. Those three openings were filled Sunday as the top three finishers in Scotland who were not already qualified for the British Open punched their ticket.
Here's a look at those three players who rounded out the field of 156 for next week's British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
Golfers who received final 3 spots in the 2025 Open Championship
Chris Gotterup
Won the Genesis Scottish Open.
2025 major results
- Masters: Didn't qualify
- PGA Championship: Didn't qualify
- U.S. Open: T23
British Open results
2025 will be his first British Open.
Nicolai Hojgaard
Finished in a tie for fourth at the Genesis Scottish Open.
2025 major results
- Masters: Missed cut
- PGA Championship: T41
- U.S. Open: Didn't qualify
British Open results
- 2024: T66
- 2024: T23
- 2022: T53
- 2018: MC
Matti Schmid
Finished in a tie for 17th at the Genesis Scottish Open and broke a tie with Andy Sullivan by virtue of having a higher position in the latest Official World Golf Ranking.
2025 major results
- Masters: Didn't qualify
- PGA Championship: Didn't qualify
- U.S. Open: Didn't qualify
British Open results
- 2021: T59
- 2019: MC
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: British Open 2025: Field is 156 with these Scottish Open qualifiers
Category: General Sports