Jordan’s Hoylake homecoming ends in ‘perfect finish’ and a spot in next year’s British Open

By STEVE DOUGLAS and TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writers

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Matthew Jordan’s first shot at the British Open was a special one. It was the first of the tournament at his home course. His last on Sunday might have meant even more. It was a 7-footer for birdie that guaranteed he will be back  at golf’s oldest major next year. Jordan didn’t know at the time but his putt at the par-5 18th gave him a top-10 finish and an automatic qualification for the Open at Royal Troon. Jordan shot a final-round 1-under 70 to finish at 4-under 280 at Hoylake in what he described as “hands down” his “best” golfing experience.