Quayle and Kennedy ready for The Open

Australia's Anthony Quayle is relishing the opportunity of making his presence felt when he makes his Major championship bow at the 150th Open, which starts on Thursday at the St. Andrews Old Course - the Home of Golf.

The 27-year-old secured a dream start for the year's third Major after finishing runner-up at The Gateway to the Open Mizuno Open in May, which offered four spots in total as part of The Open Qualifying Series.

And Quayle has vowed that he will be entering this week's contest not just to make up the numbers but to contend too.

"It's my Major debut and I'm really thrilled to be playing in one of the coolest and most historic Major ever," said Quayle.

"I feel like I could really do a good job as a rookie there."

Quayle, who impressed on JGTO with three top-six finishes, added that playing on the links courses, is not something that he is not familiar with.

He also clocked in hours of training back home in Melbourne in recent weeks to get himself ready for the challenge.

"I'm familiar with St Andrews as I've played a little bit of Scottish golf when I was an amateur," he explained.

"We also have some of the sandbelt links golf courses in Melbourne. I believe I'm well prepared for it."

Fellow Aussie Brad Kennedy also could not hide his excitement although this year will mark his fourth appearance at the Open.

The 48-year-old, who's the best-placed non-Japanese on the season's JGTO Money Rankings in the ninth spot, has yet to make a cut from his previous starts in 2011, 2012 and last year's edition.

"It's going to be an exciting and crazy week. It's nice to be back here," said Kennedy.

"I haven't been to St Andrews for a very long time. I used to play in the Dunhill Links Championship on European Tour back then.

"I've got good memories out of it. I like links golf, it's sort of my style of golf.

"It has massive greens and lots of putting around and also you got to make some rescue with chipping. 

"The pot bunkers are an issue here, but if you can manage your way around, then you're going to give yourself some chances.

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