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Thai amateur secures spots in Masters, Open

Thai amateur secures spots in Masters, Open

LIV golfers granted a qualification pathway to The Open, enabling eligible players to earn spots under revised criteria for Royal St George’s, subject to final approval from organizers.

Thai amateur secures invitations to the Masters and The Open after standout qualifying performances, becoming the nation’s latest rising star and set for major championship debuts next season.

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From Spectator to Contender: U.S. Mid-Am Champ Faces Augusta National’s Ultimate Test

From Spectator to Contender: U.S. Mid-Am Champ Faces Augusta National’s Ultimate Test

LIV golfers now have a formal pathway into The Open, with organizers pinpointing events and criteria that will award spots at Royal Liverpool – a decision that has stirred debate over access and the changing landscape of tour qualification.

The U.S. Mid-Am champion returns to Augusta National in a familiar capacity, but competing there as a tournament entrant turns it into a high-stakes showdown against the course’s stern demands and an elite field

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Should Former Pros Be Allowed Back? Mid-Am Champ Weighs In on Golf’s Hottest Debate

Should Former Pros Be Allowed Back? Mid-Am Champ Weighs In on Golf’s Hottest Debate

The R&A has rolled out a new qualification route that gives a handful of LIV players a path into The Open via designated events and specific exemptions – a change that shifts how golfers can reach the sport’s oldest major and has sparked debate across the game.

A mid-amateur champion says the decision highlights the need for a clearer process for professionals who want to regain amateur status, arguing it would be fairer and bolster club-level competition. Opponents, however, warn the move could muddy the integrity and eligibility rules that underpin amateur tournaments

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Kim-Schaad Makes History with Second U.S. Mid-Amateur Triumph

Kim-Schaad Makes History with Second U.S. Mid-Amateur Triumph

LIV golfers have been handed a formal path into The Open – a new qualification route that lets players from the breakaway tour secure spots through designated events and criteria, igniting fresh debate among golf’s governing bodies.

Kim-Schaad claimed her second U.S. Mid-Amateur crown, outpacing rivals with calm, consistent golf and seasoned decision-making to reclaim the championship and cement her place among the top mid-amateur competitors

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