Ryggs Johnson, Curtis Luck and Marc Leishman are all going to Royal Portrush in 2025 to play the Open Championship after finishing top-three in the ISPS HANDA Australian Open at Kingston Heath.

For today’s runner-up, Western Australian Luck, it is bonus after a difficult period battling a bulging disc in his neck and nerve issues that impacted his season in America.

“Obviously that (the Open) is a massive perk. The finish wasn’t ideal, but at the end of the day, I was not really hitting balls three months ago so I don’t think I can complain too much.”

Leishman has a good record in the Open Championship, including runner-up (beaten in a playoff) in 2015.

“It’d be nice not to have to do the qualifier, 36 holes in one day at my age is not a lot of fun,” he said.

“Very excited to get back to Portrush. I had a great time there last time, didn’t play great but I really like the course. I can’t wait to get back there and enjoy Northern Ireland.”

PHOTO: Marc Leishman celebrates another birdie during his final round at Kingston Heath. Image: Rob Prezioso