U.S. Open reveals LIV Golf exemptions but they come with possible catch

The United States Golf Association (USGA) made history on Wednesday by becoming the first major governing body to offer LIV golfers direct access to a major championship.

Previously, LIV players could only qualify for majors through various exemptions, such as via Official World Ranking points or by winning a major title over the past five years. But now, for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, the USGA will grant a full exemption to the top LIV player not otherwise exempt. Yet, that player must also be among the top three players in the LIV Golf Individual Standings on May 19, 2025, the day after the final round of

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