US Open becomes 1st major to award LIV Golf exemption

US Open becomes first major to offer exemptions to LIV Golf players
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.
US Open becomes first major to award LIV Golf exemption
The US Open becomes the first major to provide players on the LIV Golf tour with an exemption for the tournament.
US Open first major to create exemption category for LIV Golf players
Starting with the 2026 U.S. Open, the USGA will take the leading player in the final 2025 individual standings, along with the leading player from the May 18, 2026, list.
USGA creates exemption pathway to LIV golfers for 2025 U.S. Open
LIV Golf and the United States Golf Association have come to a much-needed compromise Wednesday regarding the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in June.
"A step in the right direction", "Mickey Mouse league gets exemptions": Fans react to LIV Golf players' new path to the US Open
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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.
Opportunity knocks for Tom McKibbin as USGA announces US Open exemptions for LIV Golf
Tom McKibbin may get to play in more than one major this year after the USGA announced an exemption for a LIV Golfer player for June’s US Open at Oakmont.
USGA creates exemption category for LIV Golf members to play in 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont
Members of LIV Golf will have direct pathway into the U.S. Open, the United States Golf Association announced Wednesday. Beginning this year, the top player among the top three in the LIV Golf individual standings, not otherwise exempt, as of May 19 will receive an automatic exemption into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont.
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 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.
One LIV player to receive automatic spot into U.S. Open via new exemption category
For the first time, top performers on LIV Golf will have direct access to the U.S. Open. Beginning this year, the top player among the top 3 on the LIV individual standings not otherwise eligible will receive an automatic exemption into the U.
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 ...
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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 ...