USGA created a waiver category for LIV golfers to compete in the U.S. Open, making the tournament the first of the four majors in golf, introducing the official pathway for golfers to the Saudi-backed Tour.
The 156 player field position at the Oakmont Open in Pennsylvania from June 12 to 15 will be awarded a non-waived golfer, with Liv Golf’s top three in individual rankings as of May 19.
Visits to two players at the Shinnecock Hills Open in Southampton, New York will increase next year, including the final individual standings in 2025 and the LIV golfer admission on May 18, 2026.
In both cases, these attractions are suitable for players who have not been exempted and are also among the top three.
“USGA continues to evaluate the pathways that exist to ensure that those who perform best have the opportunity to compete in our national championships,” said USGA Chief Champion Officer John Bodenhamer.
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“In line with our historical approach, we continuously evaluate the level of talent in professional travel and amateur activities, which has led us to add new exemption categories.”
Although LIV golfers are eligible to play in the golf profession, they have not previously entered the blue-filled pathway, which means that eligibility is more difficult for those without previous existing waivers.
But last June, USGA said it would consider building a direct avenue for outstanding LIV golfers to ensure the best players in the world compete with each other.
The announcement Wednesday was praised by Liv Golf.
“Every golf fan in the world wants to see the greatest player in the world in golf at the Grand Slam,” Liv Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said in a statement. Stage competition.”
“Liv Golf is committed to playing alongside the governing bodies of golf to enhance the sport around the world.”
Last year, Liv Golf officially withdrew its application
To have 54 holes recognized by the official world golf rankings, no cutting activity, the official plays a key role in deciding to enter the four majors of golf.
Liv Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau won last year’s U.S. Open, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, Cam Smith and Richard Bland are currently tax-free through other exemptions categories.
Earlier this year, Augusta National said it had sent a special invitation to Joaquin Niemann for the gurus from April 10 to 13, but did not mention the Chileans. Engagement with Liv Golf.
Niemann and Liv Golf player Sergio Garcia have also received a PGA May 15-18 in Quail Hollow Club, North Carolina Tournament invitation.
