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
