U.S. Open becomes 1st major to award LIV Golf an exemption

US Open becomes first major tournament to award LIV Golf an exemption
LIV Golf players now have their own path to playing in the U.S. Open, thanks to new exemptions created by the United States Golf Association.
US Open becomes first major to offer exemptions to LIV Golf players
The agreement extends to the 2026 US Open, when two of the leading players from LIV Golf’s final 2025 individual standings and its standings as of May 18, 2026 will gain entry. In previous years ...
U.S. Open makes headway with LIV Golf exemptions but they come with possible catch
The USGA unveiled a new exemption category for LIV golfers to earn spots at the U.S. Open but it does include a possible catch.
Massive LIV Golf breakthrough as major changes exemption rules for rebel tour stars
In addition to the full exemption this year, a local exemption will be awarded to the top 10 LIV players as of April 7, the Monday of Masters week. That puts them into the 36-hole final qualifying for US Open spots.
LIV Golf players given direct path into US Open
The US Open becomes the first Major to provide a direct path for LIV talent into the field. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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LIV Golf wins first battle as USGA opens door to US Open
A player from the league will qualify directly for the third major of the season. LIV Golf, the outlawed circuit not recognized by the world rankings, which is the main gateway to the majors, received a boost from the United States Golf Association (USGA),
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LIV Golf Receives Pathway Into The Open
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Springfield Country Club to host final U.S. Open qualifier for 16th time
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US Open first major to create exemption category for LIV Golf players
The US Open became the first major to publish a direct pathway for LIV Golf players ... the USGA will take the leading player in the final 2025 individual standings, along with the leading ...
Thomas Detry birdies final four holes to win first PGA Tour event at WM Phoenix Open
Detry, 32, cruised to a convincing victory Sunday at TPC Scottsdale, his first on the PGA Tour and just the second of his pro career.
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