Libby's Ryggs Johnston has gone the hometown before the 153rd Open Championship

Libby – Ryggs Johnston grew up in the Cabinet View Golf Club in Libby. There he developed the skills that would bring him a berth in the 153rd Open Championship of this weekend in Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

In his first year of the professional golf at the DP World Tour, Johnston's victory of the Australian Open won an invitation to Golf's oldest tournament last December.

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Libby's Ryggs Johnston has gone the hometown before the 153rd Open Championship

When the first Montanan who competed in a tournament with superstars in the golf world, Johnston is looking forward to a unique challenge.

“It will be a big championship and I am sure it will be amazing when I come on the property,” Johnston told a alum in Arizona State, who won four individual state titles at the Libby High School, to MTN Sports. “It is simply very exciting to come from Montana and play at the British Open in Northern Ireland.”

The growing up in a state in which the elements can make it difficult to consistently practice their golf play was a challenge that Johnston faced their facing.

His former high school trainer then, then Rohrer, remembered a moment in the late winter months when he knew that Johnston had what it takes to become a professional.

“I see someone in the middle of the fairway and they wear a snap mat like 4 times 4 on the shoulder,” said Rohrer. “I recognized the walk as Ryggs, but he had his grandmother's car, so I didn't recognize him and said:” What are you doing? ”

“He said,” Well, I don't want to take divots on the course. “We weren't open yet, so he was currently ready and he would go from spot to dot.”

Because of this determination, the city of Libby is proud to describe Johnston as its own.

With his trophies and its goods in the entire clubhouse, Cabinet View Pro Jeff Dooley said that Johnston was the perfect representative of her golf course for small town.

“It is really something special for the club. We took his picture with his victory at the Australian Open and he is a recognizable figure here in Montana, nationwide and on the DP tour,” said Dooley. “It is really a special offer if such a player comes from our club.”

Since the open championship is nearby, those who have scored large goals near Johnston in Northern Ireland.

“Just to be satisfied with the way he plays and and to be competitive,” said Rohrer. “I know that he can be and that would be my goal for him to make cut no. 1. Obviously he wins him.

Johnston will stop at the Open Championship on Thursday when the tournament begins with the first round.