DAVID Howell finished in a tie for second place at the Joburg Open this afternoon and booked a place at the Open as a result.

Broome Manor pro Howell posted a three-under 69 in the final round to finish on 15 under overall, two shots behind winner Andy Sullivan.

That result has secured him qualification for the 144th Open Championship to be held at St Andrews this summer.

Howell headed to South Africa needing to finish as one of the top three non-qualified players to bag a spot for the tournament at the home of golf, and his efforts have seen him do just that.