Davis Thompson qualifies for Open Championship after record-setting win at PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic | Golf News

Davis Thompson qualifies for Open Championship after record-setting win at PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic | Golf News


Davis Thompson put in record-setting performance as he wrapped up victory at the John Deere Classic and secured a spot in the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon.

Thompson’s final total of 28 under par in Illinois eclipsed the previous tournament record of 27 under set by Michael Kim in 2017 and earned him a first PGA Tour title as well as a debut appearance in the British major from July 18-21.

The 25-year-old carded a seven-under 64 on Sunday to finish four strokes clear of CT Pan, Michael Thorbjornsen and amateur Luke Clanton, with Pan securing the second Open qualification spot by virtue of having the higher world ranking.

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CT Pan will tee it up at the Open Championship for the first time since 2021

Thompson led fellow American Eric Cole and England’s Aaron Rai by two strokes heading into the final round and never looked in danger of being caught as he birdied five of his first six holes at TPC Deere Run and reached the turn in 29.

The Georgian – who came joint-second at last week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic after a ninth-placed finish at the US Open in June – saw his lead trimmed to three shots after he bogeyed 12 with Thorbjornsen making six birdies on the trot between eight and 13.

However, Thompson birdied 14 to effectively clinch victory with Thorbjornsen bogeying the same hole before picking up a birdie at 18 to end up alongside Pan and Clanton at 24 under.

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Thompson told CBS: “Qualifying for the Open was just an added incentive into this. The goal was to win the golf tournament after getting off to a great start and I was able to finish it off.”

Bizarrely, the winner of this tournament has stayed in the same rental house for three years running, with Thompson following in the footsteps of JT Poston in 2022 and last year’s winner Sepp Straka.

Clanton – who played the back nine in six under – became the first amateur to finish in the top 10 in back-to-back starts on the PGA Tour since 1958 having come 10th at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

England’s Rai ended up tied for seventh at the John Deere Classic after a two-under 69, with compatriot Harry Hall a further stroke back in a tie for 12th after closing with a six-under 65 that featured eight birdies and a double bogey.

Watch the 152nd Open Championship, from Royal Troon, live on Sky Sports Golf from 6.30am on Thursday July 18.

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DP World Tour: Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson clinches Open Championship spot with emotional BMW International Open win | Golf News

DP World Tour: Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson clinches Open Championship spot with emotional BMW International Open win | Golf News


An emotional Ewen Ferguson clinched a spot at the Open Championship after winning the DP World Tour’s BMW International Open in Germany.

Scottish player Ferguson’s two-stroke stroke victory in Munich left him as one of the highest five players in the top 20 on the Race to Dubai – alongside Jesper Svensson, Laurie Canter, Nacho Elvira and Matteo Manassero – who were not otherwise exempt for the 152nd Open at Troon between July 18-21.

The 28-year-old finished on 18 under par after a four-under 68 on Sunday, with England’s Jordan Smith – who shared the lead with Ferguson after three rounds – and Australia’s David Micheluzzi tied for second on 16 under.

Highlights from the final day of the BMW International Open as Ferguson, who has recently battled bouts of vertigo, triumphed in Munich

Ferguson, who revealed after his second round that he was glad simply to be playing again following recent bouts of vertigo, told Sky Sports in a teary interview: “I honestly can’t believe it.

“The last four holes I felt like I was in a dream, I just didn’t think this was actually happening. It was crazy. I was hitting it so well, hitting it so much further than usual.

“I wanted to do it for my dad, my mum, my sister, my brother at home. I love them so much and every shot I hit was with them in mind.

Scotland's Ewen Ferguson wins 2024 BMW International Open (Getty Images)
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Ferguson now has three wins on the DP World Tour

“It’s such a hard game. I’ve been moaning like mad the last two months with also being sick. [This win] is so much weight off my shoulders. I’m so happy.

“The Open Championship is a tournament that everyone wants to play in and I feel like I could do well there and the Scottish Open next week too. It’s such an exciting time for me.”

Ferguson hopes to practice with Fleetwood ahead of Open

Ferguson later revealed that he had been planning to contest final qualifying for the Open Championship on Tuesday, but felt he was playing well enough to secure a place either in Munich or via the Genesis Scottish Open.

He added: “I didn’t want to tire myself out. I felt like I could maybe win this week or maybe finish in the top 10 in Scotland and get my own spot that way, so we decided to pull out of Open qualifying.

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“It’s obviously a really good decision. It kept me fresh and I’m here with the trophy. I actually got a text from Tommy Fleetwood saying well done so I said to him, let’s get a practice round in [at the Open] so I’m looking forward to that.”

Ferguson’s victory was his third on the DP World Tour and first since the ISPS Handa World Invitational in August 2022, which came five months after his maiden triumph at that year’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.

Micheluzzi finished birdie, birdie, eagle to earn his share of second spot alongside Smith, whose title hopes were effectively ended when he found the water off the 16th tee as he tried to drive the green.

Matthew Southgate made a superb eagle during the BMW International Open, following his namesake Gareth Southgate’s success in leading England to the Euro 2024 semi-finals in Germany

Scotland’s Connor Syme and England’s Matthew Southgate finished in joint fourth on 14 under with Southgate making an eagle at the sixth hole.

Watch the Genesis Scottish Open live on Sky Sports Golf from 8.30am on Thursday July 11. Then catch the 152nd Open Championship live on the same channel from 6.30am on Thursday July 18.

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Emma Raducanu: Will former US Open champion go all the way and win Wimbledon? | Tennis News

Emma Raducanu: Will former US Open champion go all the way and win Wimbledon? | Tennis News


Emma Raducanu is looking at the top of her game and the 21-year-old has realistic hopes of winning Wimbledon following the withdrawal of some big names in her half of the draw.

Raducanu powered her way into the third round of the women’s singles on Wednesday with a comfortable 6-1 6-2 victory against Belgian Elise Mertens.

The British No 3 has struggled for fitness since her stunning US Open triumph in 2021 but looked in fine fettle as she pummelled Mertens into submission from the baseline, shouting and fist-pumping at almost every point won.

The British wild card is now through to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since her title win at Flushing Meadows, raising tentative hopes of a first British women’s singles triumph at Wimbledon since Virginia Wade in 1977.

If she can maintain the form she showed against Mertens, ranked one place outside the seedings at 33, she could yet do some serious damage in this tournament.

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She will play ninth seed Maria Sakkari on Friday in the third round. Raducanu beat the Greek in the semi-finals en route to her US Open win, when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam in the Open era.

“[The] circumstances are different. Like, in a third round compared to a semi-final,” Raducanu said. “At the time the dynamics were also different. I was an unknown player pretty much.

“I’m expecting a really tough match. She’s top 10. It’s going to be a really difficult one.

“Again, it’s going to be one where I’m the complete underdog and I can just enjoy playing in [front of] my home crowd, home Slam, just keep having fun and trying to stay an extra day.”

Sakkari ‘pumped’ for Raducanu challenge

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Maria Sakkari has never played on Centre Court before

Sakkari defeated Netherlands’ Arantxa Rus 7-5 6-3 to set up the clash with Raducanu, which she feels is an “opportunity” for both of them.

“She’s also playing a top-10 player. Let’s not forget that. She’s an unbelievable player. She’s very talented. She’s very promising. Even after winning a Grand Slam, she’s still very young. Obviously, she’s going to be the favourite because she’ll be playing home. If anything, that’s normal,” said the Greek.

“But I’m excited. It’s another challenge. That’s why we play tennis. That’s what we play for. It’s going to be pretty exciting. I’m pumped.”

Sakkari has never played on Centre Court before, but she said: “I don’t feel like it’s something new for me. I’ve been a top-10 player for the last three years or even more, so I’ve played in big courts. It’s not like I’m just coming into this and it’s my first time.”

Raducanu’s projected path to the final

Daria Kasatkina in action against Yuriko Lily Miyazaki (not pictured) on day four of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Thursday July 4, 2024.
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A red-hot Daria Kasatkina could be in line to face Raducanu for a blockbuster meeting

Raducanu could face a very winnable fourth-round date with either New Zealand-Swiss player Lulu Sun or world No 61 Zhu Lin from China.

After that the Brit could take on Daria Kasatkina with the former Wimbledon quarter-finalist underlining her grass-court credentials with a title success at the Rothesay International at Devonshire Park.

She has already demolished fellow Brit Lily Miyazaki 6-0 6-0 and would be a tough opponent.

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US Open champion Coco Gauff could be a potential semi-final opponent for Raducanu

Other potential quarter-final opponents are Dayana Yastremska, Donna Vekic and former world No 2 Paolo Badosa.

There are two players who stand out as clear possible semi-final opponents for Raducanu with US Open champion Coco Gauff and French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini in the kind of form to reach the last four.

Who could Raducanu face in the final?

Iga Swiatek in action against Sofia Kenin (not pictured) on day two of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Tuesday July 2, 2024.
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Iga Swiatek is favourite to win her maiden Wimbledon title

There are a number of big names Raducanu could face in the final, scheduled for 2pm on Saturday July 23, including world No 1 Iga Swiatek who will be aiming to win her maiden Wimbledon title.

Former champion Elena Rybakina and two-time finalist Ons Jabeur are also in the frame.

Dan Khan and Raz Mirza give their thoughts on Andy Murray’s chances, as he pairs up with his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles and Raducanu in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon

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Sky Sports Golf podcast: Marcel Siem on Italian Open win, major hopes and push for the world’s top 50 | Golf News

Sky Sports Golf podcast: Marcel Siem on Italian Open win, major hopes and push for the world’s top 50 | Golf News


Six-time DP World Tour winner Marcel Siem has put his “massive” party for Italian Open victory on hold to focus on his push towards the world’s top 50 over the coming weeks.

Siem marked his fourth event back from hip surgery by defeating Tom McKibbin in a dramatic play-off on Sunday at Adriatic Golf Club Cervia, his second DP World Tour title in as many seasons.

The German has never posted a major top-10 and last reached the world’s top 50 in 2013, although Siem – who received 450 congratulatory WhatsApp messages for his Italian win – wants to build on his latest DP World Tour success.

Italian Open winner, Marcel Siem tells the Sky Sports Golf Podcast he was up until 4am after winning the tournament replying to messages of congratulations he had received.

“The big plan is to perform better in the big events now, which I have not achieved ever in my life,” Siem told the Sky Sports Golf podcast.

“The Rolex events, the majors, the big ones – that is the only way to get into the top 50 in the world, get into the Ryder Cup and qualify for The Masters.

“That is my big goal going to the Scottish Open and The Open. I will not throw this away with partying anymore. I have three or four weeks off after The Open and this will be party time, trust me – massively, but these three weeks I’ll be working hard.”

The German makes an immediate return to action at the BMW International Open on home soil, live on Sky Sports, then features in the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open before taking time to celebrate his Italian title.

Highlights from day four of the Italian Open from Ravenna, Italy.

“It’s going to be massively busy but I’m just going to try and wide the wave,” Siem added. “There’s so much to play more.

“The European Swing finishes this week and still have a chance to win that, winning two in the row…all these things are on a plate right now.

Speaking on the Sky Sports Golf Podcast, Marcel Siem explains how confident he feels when competing in playoffs after winning a decider against Tom McKibbin to claim the Italian Open.

“I’m trying to give it all, go with the flow and celebrate with the spectators. Let’s make a golf party, not an alcohol party.”

The bonus podcast edition sees host Josh Antmann talk to Siem about his Italian Open win, the emotions over the closing holes and some of the past doubts about his future in the game, plus much more!


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The Open qualifying: Justin Rose reaches Royal Troon but Sergio Garcia falls short | Golf News

The Open qualifying: Justin Rose reaches Royal Troon but Sergio Garcia falls short | Golf News


Justin Rose came through qualifying for The Open at Royal Troon but his ex-Ryder Cup team-mate Sergio Garcia came up agonisingly short for the second successive year.

Rose has played in every Open since 2007 when fit – he was absent in 2022 because of a back injury – and extended that run after taking one of four places in final qualifying at Burnham Burrow in Somerset.

The 43-year-old former US Open champion, who has missed the cut at four of his last five majors, was eight under par for 36 holes and finished level with fellow Englishman Dominic Clemons, who just over a week ago was denied a spot at Troon when he was beaten in the final of the Amateur Championship.

The Open – final qualifying

Burnham & Berrow: Justin Rose (-8), Dominic Clemons (a) (-8), Abraham Ancer (-5), Charlie Lindh (-5)

Dundonald: Sam Hutsby (-8), Angel Hidalgo (-5), Liam Nolan (-5), Jack McDonald (-4)

Royal Cinque Ports: Matthew Southgate (-6), Elvis Smylie (-3), Jaime Montojo Fernandez (a) (-3), Luis Masaveu (a) (-2)

West Lancashire: Matthew Dodd-Berry (a) (-6), Sam Horsfield (-6), Daniel Brown (-5), Misahiro Kawamura (-5)

“Right now I’ve a little bit of a buzz because it’s super exciting to have got through,” Rose told Sky Sports.

“There’s moments where you’ll just want to qualify for The Open just to be at another Open – and that might come in my career – but I still feel like I can win The Open.

“And to win it, you’ve got to be in it, so that was key today to come here and get the job done to give myself an opportunity at that dream.”

Garcia misses out as crowds flock to follow Spaniard

While Rose kept his Open dream alive, further north at West Lancashire near Liverpool, Garcia finished two strokes adrift of the top four, just as he had done 12 months ago.

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Sergio Garcia had a large following his progress but the Spaniard missed out on qualifying for The Open

The 44-year-old’s low world ranking after joining LIV Golf means the only major he currently qualifies for on merit is The Masters as a former champion.

He remains a big name, evidenced by the hundreds of people who followed him, but that created its own problems as there were significant delays on every hole because of the huge gallery.

It resulted in his group being given a warning after eight holes as they had fallen four minutes behind play but Garcia said that was unfair due to the circumstances and felt that had contributed to a couple of dropped shots which would ultimately prove crucial.

“The marshalls were doing as good a job as they could do but we had to stop pretty much on every tee for two or three minutes because people were walking on the fairways,” Garcia said.

“I don’t think they took that into account and that was unfortunate as it made us rush. On a day like today, where the conditions are so tricky, you might need a little bit of extra time and because of that I made a couple of bogeys which might have cost me getting to Troon.”

Garcia was looking to qualify for his 100th major, which will now somewhat fittingly be marked at Augusta National next year.


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The Spaniard was surpassed by Royal Liverpool amateur Matthew Dodd-Berry, who finished joint-top at West Lancashire on six under with Sam Horsfield, with fellow DP World Tour professionals Dan Brown and Masahiro Kawamura also qualifying.

Another Englishman, Matthew Southgate, took top spot at Royal Cinque Ports on six under, ahead of Australia’s Elvis Smylie and Spanish amateur Jaime Montojo.

At Dundonald Links, just five miles from Royal Troon, England’s Sam Hutsby came out top on eight under, with Spaniard Angel Hidalgo and Irish amateur Liam Nolan joint second on five under and Scot Jack McDonald coming through a play-off.

When is The Open on Sky Sports?

Sky Sports is once again the home of The Open, with round-the-clock action on Sky Sports Golf and live coverage from all seven days of tournament week at Royal Troon.

There’s six hours of live coverage on Monday July 15 and seven hours on Tuesday, with 10 hours of build-up, news and interviews on Wednesday ahead of the final men’s major of the year getting under way on Thursday July 18.

Wall-to-wall begins from 6.30am for the first two rounds, ahead of the opening tee shot at 6.35am. There is also lots of extra coverage available throughout each day via the red button on Sky Sports Golf, along with Sky Q and Sky Glass, with Featured Groups and Featured Hole feeds.

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US Senior Open: England’s Richard Bland wins second consecutive major on fourth play-off hole | Golf News

US Senior Open: England’s Richard Bland wins second consecutive major on fourth play-off hole | Golf News


England’s Richard Bland won his second consecutive senior major title with a nerve-wracking victory in the US Senior Open.

Bland edged out Japan’s Hiroyuki Fujita on the second hole of sudden death after the pair had finished tied on 13 under par and could not be separated by a two-hole aggregate play-off.

Both men parred the first hole of sudden death before returning to the 18th, where Bland hit the pin with his third shot from a greenside bunker to leave a tap-in par for victory after Fujita narrowly missed his own par attempt.

“This is very special,” Bland said at the presentation ceremony. “I’m struggling to put this into words right now.”

Fujita held a three-shot lead after 10 holes when the final round was suspended due to dangerous weather on Sunday afternoon.

At that point the 55-year-old had made just two bogeys all week, but when play resumed on Monday he dropped shots on the 11th, 12th and 14th as Bland – in the group ahead – followed a bogey on the 13th with birdies on 14 and 15.

That gave Bland a one-shot lead but he bogeyed the 18th and could only look on as Fujita came agonisingly close to holing a long birdie putt for the win.

“I made a great birdie on 15 to go one in front but kind of tried to trip over myself on the last and was just thankful to get in the play-off,” Bland said.

“The trap shot was one of those you could be really aggressive with and I’m just thrilled beyond words to be stood here. To go two-for-two [in senior majors] is beyond my wildest dreams.”

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Bland dedicated his Senior PGA Championship win in May to his brother Heath, who was diagnosed with stomach cancer just over a year ago and recently learned he had cancer in the lungs.

Speaking as he cradled the US Open trophy, Bland joked: “He can have the PGA but I’m sorry, he’s not going to get this one out of my hands. This one’s staying in my house.”

Bland won his first DP World Tour event in his 478th start in the 2021 British Masters and joined LIV Golf during its debut season in 2022.

As things stand, the 51-year-old will be unable to contest the Senior Open at Carnoustie later this month as he is contracted to play the LIV event near Uttoxeter in the same week.

What’s next?

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Italian Open: Marcel Siem beats Tom McKibbin in a play-off for sixth European tour win | Golf News

Italian Open: Marcel Siem beats Tom McKibbin in a play-off for sixth European tour win | Golf News


Marcel Siem beat Tom McKibbin in a play-off to win the Italian Open on Sunday and secure his sixth victory on the European tour in his fourth event back from hip surgery in February.

Both Siem and McKibbin finished at 10-under overall and then Siem birdied the opening play-off hole to seal it.

Siem was three strokes ahead of clubhouse leader McKibbin eight holes into his final round, only for four bogeys to put him one stroke back going to the 18th.

But Siem holed a 22-foot putt to finish with an even-par 71 and force the playoff.

“Holing that putt on 18 was one (of) the coolest moments in golf for me and doing it again in a playoff was fantastic,” Siem said.

McKibbin posted a bogey-free 65 in his final round at Adriatic Golf Club Cervia.

McKibbin had the consolation prize of earning a spot in the British Open after narrowly missing out on a second DP World Tour title, along with American Sean Crocker, who finished one stroke behind the leaders in a tie for third with Jannik de Bruyn.

The 43-year-old Siem won his first European tour title more than 20 years ago. He lost his tour card in 2021 and won it back at qualifying school last year. Then he won the Indian Open at the start of last year for his first tour victory in more than eight years.

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Swiss Open: England’s Alice Hewson beats Tvesa Malik in dramatic play-off for second LET title | Golf News

Swiss Open: England’s Alice Hewson beats Tvesa Malik in dramatic play-off for second LET title | Golf News


England’s Alice Hewson secured her second Ladies European Tour title after beating India’s Tvesa Malik in a play-off in the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open.

The 26-year-old birdied the first extra hole after the pair had finished tied on 11-under par following an extraordinary finish to the final round at Golfpark Holzhausern.

Hewson slam dunked a bunker shot for an eagle on the 17th and then birdied the last to overhaul Ireland’s Lauren Walsh, who had set the clubhouse target of 10 under following a brilliant 64.

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Malik then amazingly also holed out from the same bunker on the 17th for eagle and matched Hewson’s birdie on the last to force a play-off, which the Englishwoman wrapped up in style with another birdie, and moved up to fifth place in the LET Order of Merit.

“I’m a little bit lost for words really,” said Hewson, whose previous win came in the Investec South African Women’s Open in 2020.

“Huge congrats to Tvesa as well. It was an unreal finish from her today. It was an honour being out there with her in the play-off. It feels a bit surreal. It’s been a while since I’ve been in this situation.

“Coming from my first-ever event on Tour [which I won], to now, it’s been a journey. A lot of ups and downs. I’m lost for words.”

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Anthony Elanga: Newcastle open transfer talks with Nottingham Forest over Sweden international | Transfer Centre News

Anthony Elanga: Newcastle open transfer talks with Nottingham Forest over Sweden international | Transfer Centre News


Newcastle have opened talks with Nottingham Forest over a deal for Anthony Elanga, with Elliot Anderson potentially heading in the opposite direction.

Eddie Howe is looking to strengthen in attack and Elanga’s versatility appeals having played across the front three for Forest last season.

It is expected this will be a tricky summer to recruit for Newcastle with financial restrictions affecting what they can spend.

They are also in need of closing the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) gap when the financial accounting period ends on June 30, so are under pressure to get deals done quickly.

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Elliot Anderson could head to Nottingham Forest from Newcastle

However, Forest do not want or need to sell Elanga, who scored five goals and registered nine assists in 36 Premier League games last season. He is a core member of their squad and they would like to keep him.

Unlike Newcastle, it’s understood Forest do not have any PSR concerns this month so are under no pressure to get a deal done, with the the sales of Orel Mangala and Moussa Niakhate to Lyon expected to go through.

Newcastle’s Anderson is a player Nuno Espirito Santo is keen on bringing to the club as he looks to strengthen in midfield. The sale of the 21-year-old would represent 100 per cent profit for Newcastle.

Chelsea show further interest in Newcastle’s Isak

Meanwhile, Chelsea have shown further interest in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

New Blues boss Enzo Maresca is keen to add a proven Premier League goalscorer to his ranks and Isak fits the bill.

Newcastle need to sell a player to comply with PSR before July 1 and would be looking for over £100m to consider selling their star striker.

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Liverpool’s move for Gordon fails to materialise

Talks between Newcastle and Liverpool over the potential sale of Anthony Gordon did not progress because Jarell Quansah would have been part of the deal.

Liverpool are understood to admire Gordon but see Quansah as a big part of their future having established himself as a first-team regular.

The club also have strength in depth in attacking positions and see him as a future England regular.

Michael Bridge gives greater insight into negotiations between Liverpool and Newcastle for Anthony Gordon

When does the summer transfer window open and close?

The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.

The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.

Frank Bensel Jr: Club pro hits hole in one on consecutive holes at US Senior Open | Golf News

Frank Bensel Jr: Club pro hits hole in one on consecutive holes at US Senior Open | Golf News


Club professional Frank Bensel Jr admitted it was “like an out-of-body experience” after making back-to-back holes-in-one during the second round of the US Senior Open.

Incredibly, Bensel followed up an ace on the 184-yard fourth hole with another on the 203-yard fifth at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island.

According to the National Hole-in-One Registry, the odds of carding two aces in the same round are 67 million to one. It does not provide odds for consecutive holes.

“I’ve played a lot of golf in my life and just to see a hole-in-one in a tournament is pretty rare,” Bensel said after following his consecutive aces with four-straight bogeys along with three more on the back nine in a round of 74.

“The first one was great, so that got me under par for the day. And then the second one, I just couldn’t believe it. To even think that that could happen was amazing.

“Hit the ball kind of in the right place and then it just started rolling. I was kidding around and I was like, ‘Okay, now let’s go for another one’, and it happened to go in. Everybody just couldn’t believe it. We all went nuts.

“I’ve got a lot of family and friends here and they were all going crazy, and the guys I played with, same thing, they couldn’t believe it. It was amazing.

“This will be remembered obviously forever and ever. After these two holes-in-one, I just didn’t even know… it was like an out-of-body experience. I was more excited than I wanted to be.”

It is thought that the only other instance of a player making consecutive holes-in-one during a tournament occurred in even more remarkable circumstances during the 1971 Martini International at Royal Norwich.

John Hudson followed a hole-in-one at the 195-yard 11th with another ace at the par-four 12th, which measured 314 yards.

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