Asian 77 vie for quartet of British Open spots

Liang Wenchong,the first Chinese Asian Tour Order of Merit champion in 2007,will bid for a second appearance in the world8217;s oldest major,but competition is expected to be fierce.

This year8217;s British Open takes place at Royal St George8217;s from July 14-17.

Malaysia8217;s Danny Chia,who made the cut at last year8217;s British Open at St Andrews last year,will be aiming to secure his fourth appearance in the championship.

Thailand is hosting the final qualifying for the first time after it was previously shared between Malaysia and Singapore