LIV Golfers Granted Exemption for British Open
LIV Golfers now have a direct path to the British Open, the R&A announced on Monday morning.
Just days after the USGA did the same thing for the U.S. Open, the R&A followed up with an exemption of their own.
“The Open is a global championship for the best men’s golfers and each year we review our exemptions to ensure that we offer pathways into the Championship based on results achieved on the leading professional tours,” said R&A chief executive Mark Darbon in a statement.
Starting this year, the leading player not already exempt in the top five of the LIV Golf Individual standings through its event in Dallas in June will get a spot in the British Open at Royal Portrush.
“We thank Mark Darbon for his leadership and the R&A for taking this step for the benefit of moving golf forward. The Open Championship is one of the most prestigious events in all of sports. The acknowledgement that competitors from the LIV Golf League and The International Series will have the opportunity to play in golf’s original major is a true testament to the strength of fields and the R&A’s commitment to golf fans around the world. LIV will continue our mission to bring the best players to the four corners of the world to grow the game. We are excited for the future of this great sport.”
The Masters and the PGA Championship are yet to create a direct exemption for LIV Golfers.