{"id":668417,"date":"2026-07-01T18:36:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/668417\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T18:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:36:22","slug":"photos-crowds-flock-to-burnham-on-sea-as-open-final-qualifying-golf-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/668417\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Burnham-On-Sea as Open Final Qualifying golf returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Crowds of golf fans headed into Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday as Burnham &amp; Berrow Golf Club hosted the Open Final Qualifying round for The 154th Open, drawing spectators who lined the course throughout the day to watch the action unfold.<\/p>\n<p>It was a standout afternoon for James Nicholas, 29, who finished first at Burnham &amp; Berrow and secured his place in both summer Opens this year.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5824.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>He was joined by three other qualifiers: Caleb Surratt, who finished second at Burnham &amp; Berrow; Peter Uihlein, who advanced from Royal Cinque Ports in Deal; and Matthew Jordan, who earned his spot after a three\u2011for\u2011one playoff at West Lancs.<\/p>\n<p>This marks the third time the Burnham-On-Sea course has welcomed the prestigious qualifying event, further cementing its reputation as one of the region\u2019s premier championship venues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5832.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The qualifiers at Burnham &amp; Berrow were:<\/p>\n<p>James Nicholas, 65\u201167 (10 under)Caleb Surratt, 67\u201166 (9 under)Austen Truslow, 66\u201168 (8 under)Tom Sloman, 69\u201165 (8 under)a\u2011Alejandro de Castro Piera, 65\u201169 (8 under)<\/p>\n<p>The club thanked the community for its cooperation and support during the event, praising the warm welcome shown to players, officials and spectators.<\/p>\n<p>Photographer Nick Whetstone captured the spirit of the day in these photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5833.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"477\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Spectator Helen Morris, who travelled from Taunton for the day, added: \u201cYou could feel the excitement building with every player that came through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201dIt\u2019s not often you get to watch golf of this standard so close to home \u2014 it was a brilliant day for Burnham.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5828.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5826.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5823.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5834.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5829.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"551\" height=\"414\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-234276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5830.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"537\" height=\"403\"  \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Crowds of golf fans headed into Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday as Burnham &amp; 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