Shiv Kapur qualifies for British Open

Shiv Kapur, enjoying good results of late, added another feather to his cap by earning a ticket to his third British Open after winning the Qualifying event.

Kapur, who will be the lone Indian at this year’s Open Championship, earned his berth at the year’s third Major after shooting scores of 71 and 65 that gave him first place at eight-under-136, two shots ahead of the English duo of Ian Poulter and Toby Tree.

Kapur was thus among the three players with the best scores who qualified from The Marquess’ Course at Woburn.

The top three players from each of the five Final Qualifying events made it to this year’s British Open which will be held at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England from July 20-23.