The U.S. Open became the first major to publish a direct pathway for LIV Golf players, on Wednesday announcing a new exemption category that awards one spot to the leading player from among the top three at LIV’s halfway point this year.

LIV Golf players now have their own path to playing in the U.S. Open, thanks to new exemptions created by the United States Golf Association.

The United States Golf Association is opening the door for LIV players to earn an exemption into the U.S. Open starting in 2025. Per an official

The United States Golf Association became the first governing body to provide players from the LIV Golf League a direct pathway into a men's major championship. Because LIV’s competitive makeup failed to qualify the league for Official World Golf Ranking points,

Since the formation of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, players who left for huge amounts of cash have not been able to play at The Masters, the US Open, the Open, or the PGA Championship.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced it has opened a qualification path for LIV Golf players to the U.S. Open starting this year, signaling a breakthrough moment for the breakaway tour.