Following the steps of the USGA, the Royal & Ancient has introduced a new category that will allow golfers currently competing in LIV Golf to qualify for a spot to play in the prestigious Open Championship. The Saudi tour revealed this on Monday with a message on social media detailing the conditions to secure the spot.
Thus, the highest-ranked player in the individual standings after the LIV Golf in Dallas who is not already exempt and is among the top five positions on the table will earn a place to compete in the 153rd edition of the famous British Open. Additionally, LIV Golf players will have a second route to enter the British Open through the International Series in Macau, which also offers a ticket to Royal Portrush.
A new category has been introduced which will enable players competing in LIV Golf to earn a place in The Open. The leading player not already exempt in the Top 5 of the 2025 Individual Season Standings following the completion of LIV Golf Dallas will be awarded a place in The…
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) February 10, 2025
Gradually and without the much-desired agreement between the major global golf tours being finalised yet, LIV Golf is managing to have a presence in some of the majors. The US Open and the Open Championship have been the first to open the door. We will see if the Masters Tournament and the PGA Championship follow the same path…
