England’s Richard Mansell equaled the course report on the Century Scottish Open and certified for the 152nd Open.
Mansell was 1 over after two holes in his closing spherical at Renaissance Membership, however then had 4 birdies on the entrance 9 and 6 on the again 9. Chook, with a complete of 29 photographs, shot 61, tying Aberdeen’s report set final 12 months.
That takes Mansell to 13 beneath and secures him the final of three spots at Royal Troon behind compatriot Aaron Rai and Sweden’s Alex Alex Noren.
Mansell hits his closing shot on the 18th gap
Rye completed with a 63 to complete at 14 beneath, whereas Nolen shot a 65 to complete at 13 beneath.
“I’ve struggled with my recreation these days,” Mansell admitted.
“I talked to my supervisor for about three hours final night time and I used to be simply complaining like a golfer about my recreation and stuff like that.
“I stated with the way in which I am taking part in, I am unable to shoot low proper now. He stated, OK, it is all 65. I stated, how about 61, and I ended up birdie and shot 61.
“It makes me understand much more that this event is loopy and also you’re by no means as distant as you suppose you might be. I hope this may begin my season off and it is nice to be within the Open.”
Rye insisted he had not thought-about an Open berth after beginning the day 10 photographs off the lead, including: “Clearly, I knew there have been three berths at the start of the week.
“I spotted it yesterday and I additionally felt like I used to be a good distance away from at this time and I did not be ok with my recreation. I did not actually give it some thought till the top of the spherical.”
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