Saudi-Backed LIV Golf players to compete in all four major tournaments in 2023
PGA of America confirms eligibility for LIV Golf players to participate in the 2023 PGA Championship and all major tournaments, despite prior signals of possible exclusion.
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The recent announcement by the PGA of America permitting LIV Golf players to participate in the upcoming 2023 PGA Championship has created a buzz within the golf community. This decision means that LIV members will now be eligible to compete in all four majors this year, including the PGA Championship, the Open Championship, the Masters, and the U.S. Open.
The decision marks a significant shift in the professional golf landscape, as LIV Golf has been viewed by many as a rival to the PGA Tour. Despite earlier speculation that players associated with LIV Golf might be disallowed from participating in the PGA Championship, the PGA of America has clarified that any player who qualifies through its exemptions will be eligible to participate.
Including previous PGA Championship winners who have transitioned to LIV Golf, such as Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson, as well as winners of other major championships in the past five years and the Players Championship in the past three years.
This decision comes at a time when the Justice Department is conducting an antitrust investigation into LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, as well as legal disputes between LIV Golf and other golf organizations. While some see the inclusion of LIV Golf players in major tournaments as a sign of acceptance, others view it as a threat to the traditional golf establishment.
LIV Players to qualify for the major golfing tournaments this year
The PGA of America has given its approval to a list of exemption categories for the 105th PGA Championship, which includes past winners of the championship, winners of the last five Masters, U.S. Opens, and Open Championships, as well as winners of the Players Championship in the past three years.
Moreover, the PGA Championship will offer eligibility to the top three players on the International Federation Ranking List, as well as the top 15 finishers and ties from the 2022 PGA Championship, and the top 20 finishers from the 2023 PGA Professional Championship.
In conclusion, the decision to allow LIV Golf players to compete in the 2023 PGA Championship marks a significant shift in the professional golf landscape. While the inclusion of LIV Golf players in major tournaments has been a topic of controversy.
The PGA of America has emphasized that their decision is founded on the sport’s and championship’s best interests. As the 105th PGA Championship approaches, all eyes will be on Oak Hill to see how LIV Golf players fare against their traditional golf counterparts.
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