​July 13 (Reuters) – Former supermarket delivery driver Joe Dean shot a two-under-par 68 to win the ‌inaugural Last Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale ‌on Monday, securing the final spot at the 154th Open Championship.The ​268th-ranked Englishman now faces a logistical challenge on Merseyside in North West England – finding a bed. With Southport hotels fully booked, Dean joked that he might have ‌to pitch a ⁠tent by the putting green or sleep in his car.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”We were fortunate to get ⁠a hotel room last night, but everywhere else is booked,” Dean told the BBC.The 32-year-old’s career turnaround has ​been remarkable.Dean ​turned professional in 2016 ​and made the cut ‌on his Open debut at Birkdale the following year before dropping down the world rankings.He delivered groceries for supermarket chain Morrisons to support his career before a runners-up finish at the 2024 Kenya Open revived his ‌fortunes on the DP World ​Tour.The Birkdale showcase starts a ​hectic fortnight for ​Dean, who marries his caddie, Emily, next ‌Tuesday.”A week off would have ​made the ​wedding a bit easier, but the Open is a good excuse to liven things up,” Dean said.The ​Open starts ‌on Thursday, with Birkdale hosting the tournament for ​the 11th time.(Reporting by Tommy Lund in ​Gdansk; Editing by Ken Ferris)