The US Open will become the first major to offer exemptions to LIV Golf players, introducing new qualification criteria for them to compete in the championship, the USGA announced on Wednesday.

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.

The United States Golf Association became the first governing body to provide players from the LIV Golf League a direct pathway into a men's major championship. Because LIV’s competitive makeup failed to qualify the league for Official World Golf Ranking points,