UK Open

The opening day will see all 158 players in action, with the first four rounds taking place across eight stages.

Two 2022 Tour card winners are drawn together on stage 3 with former world Champion Richie Burnett taking on Tony Martinez

A busy opening session at the unique multi-board event, featuring 158 players, will see the first three rounds take place on Friday from 1100 GMT.

Two Tour Card Holders, Boris Koltsov and Michael Unterbuchner, will not be competing in Minehead. Koltsov withdrew on Monday after the draw had been made.

Ryan Murray, Scott Taylor, Paul Marsh and Dan Read won through on Saturday to secure their UK Open returns, while Mark Rice and Prakash Jiwa won on Sunday.

The 59-year old kitchen fitter from Derby is the latest of 16 players who will win through from knockouts staged in Rileys Sports Bars.

Brazilian number one Portela, will compete for the first time since 2019. Hong Kong's Leung sealed his fourth UK Open qualification...