Nicolai Højgaard secured a coveted spot in The Open Championship after a stellar performance at the Scottish Open, finishing tied for fourth place. This result came as Højgaard needed a strong showing to qualify for the prestigious major tournament.

Højgaard expressed his excitement about qualifying for The Open, calling it one of the “coolest tournaments” and a high priority for him. His performance at the Scottish Open provides a significant boost after a challenging season on the PGA Tour.

The Scottish Open offered three qualification spots for The Open to the top players not already qualified. Chris Gotterup, who won the tournament, also secured a spot, with Højgaard finishing second in that calculation. Gotterup’s victory marked the biggest win of his career, finishing with a score of 15 strokes under par, ahead of Rory McIlroy. Højgaard concluded the tournament two strokes behind Gotterup.

Nicolai Højgaard emphasized his awareness that the Scottish Open was his final chance to qualify for The Open, expressing hope and belief in his ability to play well on the course. With Højgaard’s qualification, a total of six Danish players will now compete in The Open. The other Danish players already qualified are Rasmus Højgaard, Thorbjørn Olesen, Niklas Nørgaard, Jacob Skov Olesen, and John Axelsen.