The wound between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continues to be healed as fans sweat in the long-awaited merger.
Saudi-backed Liv Golf caused chaos in 2022, when it offered the sport's best B-class talent with big money.
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The growing names are beginning to join, and in June 2023, the two parties and DP World Tour announced the framework for the deal.
However, 18 months later, everyone is still waiting, but there is a clue that things are being resolved.
The four most prestigious professionals in golf announced that it will invite LIV leading players to this year's July Championship.
Liv's top five players with the highest rankings have not been exempted and will have a place in Royal Prothush.
Royal & Ancient CEO Mark Darbon announced this step: “The Open is the global champion and the global champion of the best male golfer, and every year we review the exemption to ensure we are based on the leading score. Champions offer tracks. Professional tour.
“We acknowledge that players participating in LIV golf should also have the opportunity to open locations in their respective seasons standings and in existing avenues.
“We are honored to offer a wide variety of opportunities to qualify globally and look forward to seeing which golfers have a place in Royal Portraits in July.”
Scott O'Neil, CEO of LIV Golf, commented: “We thank Mark Darbon for his leadership and R&A for taking this step to move the golf forward.
“Acknowledging competitors from the LIV Golf League and International Series will have the opportunity to play in the original professional of golf, which shows the strength of Tianye and the commitment of R&A to golf fans around the world.
“Liv will continue our mission to bring the best players to four corners of the world to grow the game. We are excited about the future of this great sport.”
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The news won't affect Liv's big names like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, who are already tax-free, and like Phil Mickelson ( The same goes for former champions like Phil Mickelson.
But the young players who are gambling now have a route to return to reputation.
It's also the legends of Ryder Cup legends like Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia, whose top routes look like the past .
Liv is often criticized for paying players in advance and has little motivation to play.
However, this move will make the top five expected and add additional effectiveness to the often criticized exit from the league.
