Former tennis world No. 1 Andy Murray has revealed he plans to enter regional qualifying for the Open Championship.
Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner who retired after final yr’s Paris Olympics, has been repeatedly taking part in golf since ending his tennis profession and eagled the 18th gap of the Wentworth pro-am previous to the BMW PGA Championship on Wednesday.
The Briton, 38, has a 2 handicap and, in addition to aiming to convey that all the way down to scratch, desires a crack at qualifying for golf’s oldest main.
“I haven’t got ambitions of taking part in in The Open, however I need to try to play in just like the regional qualifying at some stage,” Murray said.
“A few my mates have carried out it and it might simply be a enjoyable factor to do for those who acquired to the extent the place you are ready to do this. I might do it, however I actually do not suppose I might have any probability of qualifying for The Open.
“I am absolutely conscious of how good the gamers that play in these occasions are and the way good the professionals are compared to amateurs. Even guys that play off plus-2, 3 are miles off what these guys are.”
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All newbie {and professional} gamers with a scratch handicap are eligible to enter regional qualifying for The Open, which takes locations throughout 15 places in Britain and Eire. The main finishers from every occasion progress to ultimate qualifying, the place a spot at The Open might be earned.
Requested if he deliberate to participate subsequent summer season, Murray added: “No, not subsequent yr, the next yr.
“In a few years’ time, I believe, properly, I am hoping I will be at a stage the place I will not completely shame myself, however you by no means know.”
