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

LIV Golf players now have path to U.S. Open exemption
The U.S. Open became the first major to publish a direct pathway for LIV Golf players, on Wednesday announcing a new exemption category that awards one spot to the leading player from among the top three at LIV's halfway point this year.
US Open Becomes 1st Major to Offer Exemption to LIV Golfers
The United States Golf Association is opening the door for LIV players to earn an exemption into the U.S. Open starting in 2025. Per an official
U.S. Open becomes first major to award LIV Golf an exemption
The United States Golf Association became the first governing body to award LIV Golf a pathway into its flagship championship.
One LIV Golfer Will Receive a Coveted U.S. Open Spot This Year
The Saudi-backed league had no direct access to any of golf’s majors until now, with the USGA announcing a U.S. Open exemption based on LIV Golf's points list.
One LIV player to receive automatic spot into U.S. Open via new exemption category
Last year, LIV Golf abandoned its bid for points with the Official World Golf Ranking, leaving many of its players with an uncertain path to the major championships. The U.S. Open will continue to automatically exempt the top 60 in the world as of two separate deadlines.
LIV Golf receives major championship breakthrough with seismic US Open decision
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced it has opened a qualification path for LIV Golf players to the U.S. Open starting this year, signaling a breakthrough moment for the breakaway tour.
USGA creates exemption for LIV Golf players to earn spot in 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont
The U.S. Golf Association has become the first major golf association to create a direct path to a major championship for LIV Golf players.
US Open becomes first major tournament to cave to Saudi-backed LIV Golf
Since the formation of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, players who left for huge amounts of cash have not been able to play at The Masters, the US Open, the Open, or the PGA Championship.

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