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The R&A has unveiled a new qualification route that gives selected LIV Golf players a shot at The Open, sparking heated debate as organisers wrestle with preserving tradition while folding in the breakaway circuit’s top names.
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In a groundbreaking development for golf, LIV golfers now have a clear qualification route to The Open. This move opens the door for players from the once-divisive league to vie for one of the sport’s most coveted titles, signaling a major evolution in the game’s future
**LIV Players Granted Entry to 2023 PGA Championship**
Despite sanctions, several members of the controversial LIV Golf tour have received special exemptions to compete in this year’s PGA Championship.
Among them is Talor Gooch, a former nine-time PGA Tour winner who ranked 20th globally before joining LIV. The PGA of America extended invites based on merit.
Other LIV players who will tee off at Bellerive include Patrick Reed, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Phil Mickelson. Their participation has drawn mixed reactions, as the PGA Tour has suspended these golfers for their involvement with LIV.
The inclusion of LIV players underscores the tensions within professional golf, with various organizations navigating the complexities of player affiliation.
