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Why Elite Amateurs Are Choosing Life Beyond Pro Golf: Stories of Passion, Priorities, and New Paths

Why Elite Amateurs Are Choosing Life Beyond Pro Golf: Stories of Passion, Priorities, and New Paths

1) LIV golfers have been handed a formal pathway into The Open – with specific exemptions and reserved qualifying spots for select players – a move that officially weaves the circuit into major-championship entry routes.

2) Several leading amateurs have opted not to turn pro, choosing education, business opportunities or family life over the touring grind. Their decisions are redefining success for elite amateurs and expanding what a top golfing future can look like

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USA Claims Dramatic Victory at Women’s World Amateur Team Championship After Bizarre Tiebreaker

USA Claims Dramatic Victory at Women’s World Amateur Team Championship After Bizarre Tiebreaker

The R&A has unveiled a fresh qualification pathway that lets LIV Golf competitors secure places at The Open through designated events and ranking positions, opening a new route into the sport’s oldest major.

In dramatic fashion, the U.S. team captured the Women’s World Amateur Team Championship thanks to an unusual tiebreaker – a hole-by-hole countback – narrowly edging their rivals to claim the title

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OB/GYN PA Delivers on the Course: Balancing Babies and Birdies at the U.S. Women’s Mid-Am

OB/GYN PA Delivers on the Course: Balancing Babies and Birdies at the U.S. Women’s Mid-Am

Officials have announced that LIV golfers now have a formal pathway to qualify for The Open, giving tour members clear, performance-based routes into the major through designated events and criteria.

A labor-and-delivery OB/GYN physician assistant is among the notable entrants at the U.S. Women’s Mid-Am – a striking example of grassroots talent balancing a demanding medical career with the pursuit of competitive amateur golf

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Team USA Shines Bright: American Juniors Dominate Europe to Recapture Ryder Cup Glory

Team USA Shines Bright: American Juniors Dominate Europe to Recapture Ryder Cup Glory

The R&A has opened a new pathway to The Open for select LIV players, allocating qualifying spots through designated events and exemptions – a move that reshapes entry rules and fuels fresh debate over tour integration.

In a commanding display, the U.S. toppled Europe to reclaim the Junior Ryder Cup, dominating as a team and sealing the victory with standout singles performances – a clear sign of the depth in America’s rising young talent

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Why Bryson DeChambeau Could Be the Ryder Cup Captain Golf Never Knew It Needed

Why Bryson DeChambeau Could Be the Ryder Cup Captain Golf Never Knew It Needed

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Golf authorities have unveiled a new qualification route that allows LIV players to earn spots in The Open through designated events and select exemptions – a change that could reshape access to majors amid the ongoing tour tensions.

Captain’s nightmare? Bryson DeChambeau might be the opposite:
Brash reputation aside, DeChambeau’s analytics-driven game and relentless preparation could make him an unlikely but effective Ryder Cup captain – a strategist with single-minded focus, sharp insights and the will to execute a clear game plan

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