Unknown Norwegian Golfer Makes The Open

For the first time, three Norwegian golfers will compete in The Open, the world's oldest golf tournament. Bård Skogen secured his place by winning the qualifying event at Royal Cinque Ports in England, shooting 12 under par with rounds of 68 and 64. Only five tickets were available among 72 players in the qualifying tournament. truewildgame.com

The 26-year-old golfer, who plays at Europe's second-highest level, had originally planned a European car trip with his parents this summer but will now instead compete against the world's best golfers. 'It will be completely crazy cool to test myself against the best,' Skogen said to Norsk Golf.