Golf:England's Brian Davis topped the qualifiers for the British Open after a six under par round of 64 at the Gleneagles Club in Plano, Texas as Sergio Garcia was forced out with an infected fingernail.
Davis finished one shot ahead of American Chad Campbell as heavy rain forced the qualifier to be reduced from 36 holes to 18. No longer exempt after falling out of the world’s top 50, Garcia was on level par when he quit after four holes.
Runner-up to Padraig Harrington at Carnoustie four years ago after bogeying the final hole and then losing a play-off, the 31-year-old Spaniard could still make it to Sandwich in July through upcoming events.
But now 73rd in the world — he was second behind Tiger Woods just over two years ago — he has also entered a qualifying event in Memphis on June 6th for the US Open the following week.
Joining Davis and Campbell in July will be Australia’s Nathan Green who shot a 66, a score matched by Americans Davis Love III, Spencer Levin, Chris Tidland and Bob Estes. The final spot on offer went to a Jerry Kelly after a play-off.
