U.S. Open Qualification, the new standings

With traditional qualifying once again not taking place this year due to the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, European Tour players will have a chance to compete for a place in the third Major of the year through three events.

The top ten aggregate Race to Dubai points earners (not otherwise exempt) from the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett (May 12-15), Made in HimmerLand presented by FREJA (May 27-30) and the Porsche European Open (June 3-6) will earn a place at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.

U.S. Open Qualification, the new standings

Current standings after the Betfred British Masters. Position Player Points 1 Richard Bland 585.00 2 Guido Migliozzi 389.00 T3 Dave Coupland 180.33 T3 Adrian Meronk 180.33 T3 Mikko Korhonen 180.33 T6 Andy Sullivan 113.80 T6 Dean Burmester 113.80 T8 Robert MacIntyre 78.51 T8 Calum Hill 78.51 T8 Edoardo Molinari 78.51

The European Tour and Ryder Cup Europe today announced Tour Consumer Experiences, an 11-year strategic venture with industry-leading sports marketing and data technology company Two Circles

Tour Consumer Experiences will combine the European Tour and Ryder Cup Europe’s knowledge of creating world-class golf experiences with Two Circles’ extensive insight around sports fan behaviours and technology-driven sales and marketing capabilities.

The new venture will manage sales and marketing of all ticketing and premium experiences for the next three European editions of the Ryder Cup and select European Tour events until 2031, and see the introduction of innovative new products that enhance the event experience and grow ticketing and premium revenue.

In addition to the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone, Rome, Italy, the 2027 edition at Adare Manor, Ireland and the 2031 edition, at a venue to be announced, the venture covers the annual BMW PGA Championship and Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, two of the European Tour’s premium Rolex Series events, and several other annual tournaments.

Tour Consumer Experiences is made up from personnel from all three parties covering marketing, data and insight, premium sales and ticketing operations. Two Circles will also invest significant resources into the venture.

The venture has already enjoyed a successful start, with a record-breaking first weekend of sales for this year’s BMW PGA Championship following the launch of flexible ticket options for the third Rolex Series event of 2021 last Friday.

Guy Kinnings, Deputy CEO European Tour, Ryder Cup Director and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are delighted to announce this venture with Two Circles. Fans are one of the key drivers behind the success of our events, in particular the Ryder Cup, and we look forward to working with Two Circles to develop consumer experiences for all spectators at our tournaments.

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