Westwood, Herbert off to British Open

Former world No.1 Lee Westwood will tee off at his first British Open in three years after topping his qualifying event at Dundonald Links in Scotland on Tuesday.

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The 52-year-old LIV golfer finished seven-under in the two-round event, one of four qualifiers held at different venues for the July 17-20 Open at Royal Portrush.

“I've been up since half-past one this morning with jet lag so I was starting to feel it,” said Westwood, who flew in from Dallas after playing a LIV event there on Sunday.

Lucas Herbert was another LIV player to book his ticket, topping his event in West Lancashire to join a strong contingent of Australians at the major, including former winner Cameron Smith.

“I've made it hard on myself just missing out on qualifying before now, but I’ve finally got there,” he told Australian media.