Calum’s Portrush spot still an Open question

CALUM HILL'S bid to secure a debut in next month’s Open will go down to the wire on home soil after the Scot came up just short at the Italian Open.

- By Keir Scott

The 30-year-old made a spirited push for one of just two Portrush spots up for grabs in Italy but a closing two-under 68 for a 10-under aggregate left him in a share of third place in Monte Argentario yesterday.

Adrien Saddier claimed the title - and with it an Open berth - on 14 under, while his French compatriot, Martin Couvra, also nabbed a Portrush tee-time by finishing as runner-up on 12 under.