# 'I didn't think I'd live to this age' - Howard's inspiring journey to The Open

- Published: 2026-07-14T12:54:17Z
- Updated: 2026-07-14T19:57:55Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c3ryr83d9q3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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BBC Sport NI speaks to Irish golfer David Howard, who discusses being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis aged seven and qualifying for The Open at Royal Birkdale.

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