Jean van de Velde will miss the British Open's return to Carnoustie - where he famously squandered a three-shot lead on the last hole. The French player, who eventually lost a three-man playoff to Paul Lawrie at Carnoustie in 1999, has suffered from a virus for more than three months. Because of his low ranking, Van de Velde would need to play next week's Scottish Open at Loch Lomond, and earn the only qualifying spot for the July 19-22 British Open.