Former tennis world No. 1 Andy Murray has revealed he plans to enter regional qualifying for the Open Championship.
Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner who retired after final yr’s Paris Olympics, has been commonly enjoying golf since ending his tennis profession and eagled the 18th gap of the Wentworth pro-am previous to the BMW PGA Championship on Wednesday.
The Briton, 38, has a 2 handicap and, in addition to aiming to convey that right down to scratch, desires a crack at qualifying for golf’s oldest main.
“I haven’t got ambitions of enjoying in The Open, however I wish to attempt to play in just like the regional qualifying at some stage,” Murray stated.
“A few my buddies have accomplished it and it could simply be a enjoyable factor to do when you obtained to the extent the place you are in a position to try this. I might do it, however I actually do not assume I might have any probability of qualifying for The Open.
“I am absolutely conscious of how good the gamers that play in these occasions are and the way good the professionals are compared to amateurs. Even guys that play off plus-2, 3 are miles off what these guys are.”
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All novice {and professional} gamers with a scratch handicap are eligible to enter regional qualifying for The Open, which takes locations throughout 15 areas in Britain and Eire. The main finishers from every occasion progress to remaining qualifying, the place a spot at The Open will be earned.
Requested if he deliberate to participate subsequent summer season, Murray added: “No, not subsequent yr, the next yr.
“In a few years’ time, I believe, nicely, I am hoping I will be at a stage the place I will not completely shame myself, however you by no means know.”