LIV Golf has taken the sport by storm recently, scooping up top PGA stars such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, and most recently, Brooks Koepka. Even after a suspension announced by the PGA, the United States Golf Association allowed LIV Golf players to compete in last week's US Open. That begged the question. What about the 2022 Open Championship, set to be played in July?
On Wednesday, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St. Andrews announced their decision on the matter, per ESPN. Here are the words of R&A CEO Martin Slumbers:
“The Open is golf's original championship and since it was first played in 1860, openness has been fundamental to its ethos and unique appeal,” R&A CEO Martin Slumbers said in a statement. “Players who are exempt or have earned a place through qualifying for The 150th Open in accordance with the entry terms and conditions will be able to compete in the Championship at St. Andrews.”
In short, LIV Golf players will be allowed to compete at the Open Championship in July. Slumbers cited that the British Open is golf's “original championship” and that “openness has been fundamental to its ethos and unique appeal.”
This comes after the PGA revealed plans to revamp its own schedule, including events with bigger purses, smaller fields and no cuts. LIV Golf's second event is scheduled to take place on June 30 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland.
That should be a nice Open Championship tune-up for the PGA's begotten talent.
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