1. Scott Gregory
Age: 23
Nationality: English
Gregory has had a meteoric rise through the amateur ranks, winning the British Amateur Championship in 2023. He has also impressed in professional events, finishing tied for 15th in the Scottish Open. Gregory is a long hitter with a solid all-around game.
2. Akshay Bhatia
Age: 19
Nationality: American
Bhatia is one of the most exciting young players in the world. He won the Junior PGA Championship in 2018 and has since turned professional. Bhatia has already had success on the PGA Tour, finishing in the top 10 twice. He is a long hitter with a great short game.
3. Takumi Kanaya
Age: 21
Nationality: Japanese
Kanaya is a rising star in the Japanese golf scene. He won the Japan Amateur Championship in 2023 and has also had success on the Japan Golf Tour. Kanaya is a solid all-around player with a great putting stroke.
4. David Puig
Age: 24
Nationality: Spanish
Puig is one of the top-ranked amateur golfers in Europe. He won the European Amateur Championship in 2023 and has also had success on the Challenge Tour. Puig is a long hitter with a great iron game.
5. Gianmarco Petrozzi
Age: 23
Nationality: Italian
Petrozzi is a rising star in the Italian golf scene. He won the Italian Amateur Championship in 2023 and has also had success on the Alps Tour. Petrozzi is a solid all-around player with a great putting stroke.
These are just a few of the potential breakout stars to watch in the 2024 Open Championship. These young players have all shown great promise and have the potential to make a name for themselves at Royal Liverpool.
Kind regards A. Fleming.
