Sergio Garcia will miss the British Open for the primary time since 1997 after developing quick in a qualifying occasion on Tuesday.

The 2017 Masters champion, who performs on the LIV Golf circuit, was competing for certainly one of 5 remaining spots at a 36-hole occasion at West Lancashire Golf Club. The 2017 Masters champion completed tied for sixth, lacking out by three pictures.

The British Open begins on July 20 at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, the place Garcia was tied for second behind Rory McIlroy in 2014. Garcia additionally got here second in 2007 and has 10 top-10 finishes on the main.

“I am a little disappointed right now but that’s the game of golf and you can’t take things for granted,” Garcia instructed Sky Sports. “I’m very thankful that I’ve been able to play 25 Open Championships ... I wanted to keep that run going.”

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Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel and fellow LIV golfer Branden Grace, who set the foremost championship document rating of 62 on the 2017 occasion, superior from their qualifier at Royal Cinque Ports.

England’s Matthew Jordan, a Royal Liverpool member, earned one of many spots at West Lancashire, ending 5 pictures behind compatriot Matt Wallace. Alex Fitzpatrick, the youthful brother of former U.S. open champion Matt, additionally certified.

Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell and 2014 Ryder Cup winner Jamie Donaldson each did not qualify on the identical venue.