He may not have any PGA Tour starts to his name, but there is no question that Peter Finch was one of the big names to look out for during Tuesday’s final qualifying for The Open Championship to anyone who is a fan of YouTube golf.
Peter Finch has been attempting to qualify for The Open Championship for a number of years. For much of that time, he has been documenting the process on his YouTube channel.
Before 2025, the process would usually end at regional qualifying. Finch unfortunately had been unable to produce his best performances at the crucial moment. But that changed this year.
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Finch managed to make it to final qualifying after finishing tied for first at Caldy Golf Club. That meant that he was just two rounds away from booking his ticket to Royal Portrush later this month.
Peter Finch tackles final qualifying ahead of the 2025 Open Championship
Unfortunately, it was not to be for the 38-year-old. He finished six over par for the two rounds at Dundonald Links, with Finch posting 75 in both the morning and the afternoon.
Finch had looked destined to leave himself in the mix at the halfway stage in the day. He found himself at one over par through 16.
Another FIR and GIR ✅ The birdie putt looks so good but just rolls by the lip. Things looking a lot more comfortable now.
+1 thru 16 pic.twitter.com/vGjKHqVTOb
— Peter Finch (@PeterFinchGolf) July 1, 2025
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Unfortunately, the putter never seemed to get going. And when he made a triple bogey late on, it all but confirmed that he will not be in the mix to win the Claret Jug.
Longest day in golf taking its toll now as Pete’s drive sails left and it takes three attempts to escape the weeds. His fifth hits the centre of the green, but it takes three more to get the ball in the hole… a triple.
+5 thru 32 pic.twitter.com/8L02wRRL1O
— Peter Finch (@PeterFinchGolf) July 1, 2025
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While he may be a little disappointed with how his two rounds played out on a course he knows extremely well, it will surely be a huge boost to Finch’s belief. Certainly, his subscribers will be hoping that this inspires another attempt next year.
Lee Westwood secures Open Championship spot as fellow LIV Golf star withdraws
It was better news for Lee Westwood, with the LIV Golf star set to make his first appearance at The Open Championship since 2022 after finishing at seven under par for his two rounds.
Elsewhere at Dundonald, Angel Hidalgo looks set to get another opportunity to play The Open after his debut last year at Royal Troon. The Spaniard also took up one of the five spots available at the Scottish course.
European Ryder Cup hero Jamie Donaldson ended up at seven over par, while Adrian Meronk did not complete his 36 holes after finding himself at three over par for round one.
