Golf: Kiwis fail to qualify for British Open

Michael Long. Photo / Paul Estcourt

Kiwi golfers have failed to qualify for this year's British Open after missing out at the international final qualifying in Melbourne.

Mike Hendry, Gareth Paddison and Michael Long all finished outside the top three for a spot in the Open.

Paddison was the best of the trio, finishing at three under, following a first round three over 75.

He was five shots off the qualifying mark.

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