R&A Opens Gate for Bryson DeChambeau & Co. as Merger With PGA Tour Nears Completion

Are LIV Golf players finally getting recognition? For a long time, the Saudi-based promotion struggled to get its players validated by the OWGR. It always seemed like things were a step too far away. However, things took a positive turn when the reports of the PIF-PGA Tour merger broke out. However, even the conversation about the merger has been dragging along for a couple of years now.

But things have drastically changed over the past few hours. First, the PGA Tour announced that Jay Monahan and Adam Scott had approached the 47th POTUS, Donald Trump, to seek his guidance in the completion of the deal. Now, fresh reports emerged stating that another authoritative body has OPENed its gates to Bryson DeChambeau and Co.

As confirmed by Flushing It on X, “The R&A will follow the USGA’s lead and hand direct spots to The Open Championship for LIV players via the official standings list. It’s unclear how many will available at this stage, but it’s another huge step in the validation of the league.” This confirms that LIV Golf players will get spots in the Open Championship depending on their performance throughout the season.

 

The R&A will follow the USGA’s lead and hand direct spots to The Open Championship for LIV players via the official standings list. It’s unclear how many will available at this stage, but it’s another huge step in the validation of the league.

Your move Augusta National…

Via… https://t.co/KDsaPLdLhE

— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) February 7, 2025

The post by the media outlet also added, “Your move Augusta National…,” questioning the Masters Tournament executives to catch up.

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