hi
the open is a very special and old competition and is played only on links courses and is open to anyone even you. name another major that any golfer can enter for. you play in play off till you get to the final numbers for the open itself.
i know of three friend that have tried to qualify but all have failed to make the open. none of the three would be ably to enter any of the other majors and i think that the fact that "THE OPEN" is open it should remain as always one of the top prises in golf.
cheers
bill

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