U.S. Open becomes 1st major to award LIV Golf an 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.
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.
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The USGA said it will give LIV Golf an exemption into the U.S. Open, representing LIV's first pathway into a major championship.
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The US Open becomes the first Major to provide a direct path for LIV talent into the field. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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The Saudi-backed league had no direct access to any of golf’s majors until now, with the USGA announcing a U.S. Open exemption based on LIV Golf's points list.
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LIV Golf is closing in on more places for its star golfers at the world’s premier competitions, paving the way for unification between the breakaway Saudi-backed league and the US and European tours.
LIV Golf wins first battle as USGA opens door to US Open
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