Matthew Jordan

Jordan became one of the stories of The 151st Open at his home course of Royal Liverpool.

Thrilled to come through final qualifying, Jordan was ranked only 329th in the world at the time but was given the honour of hitting the opening shot and, to huge ovations throughout the week, battled his way to a brilliant share of 10th place, which guaranteed him a place at Royal Troon.

He made his Championship debut in 2022 at the Home of Golf, five years after winning the St Andrews Links Trophy, one of the most prestigious titles in the amateur game.

His amateur career also included a Walker Cup cap in 2017 – Collin Morikawa and Will Zalatoris were on the American team, Zalatoris beating Jordan in the first day singles – and a nine-stroke victory at the Lytham Trophy the following season.

Won on the European Challenge Tour in 2019 and his best finish on the DP World Tour was a tie for third at the following season’s Wales Open, where he closed with a 66 to be three behind winner Romain Langasque.

His time on the circuit also includes a course record 63 in the opening round of the 2019 Betfred British Masters at Hillside.