(Reuters) – Golfers who’ve joined the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series will be allowed to play at the Open subsequent month, organisers The R&A stated on Wednesday.
The PGA Tour has already suspended members who signed up to play with LIV Golf and stated any others who make the leap will face the identical destiny.
However, they have been in a position to play at the U.S. Open earlier this month. The Open will be performed at St Andrews from July 14-17.
“The Open is golf’s authentic championship and because it was first performed in 1860, openness has been basic to its ethos and distinctive enchantment,” Martin Slumbers, chief govt of The R&A, stated in a press release.
“Players who’re exempt or have earned a spot via qualifying for The a hundred and fiftieth Open in accordance with the entry phrases and circumstances will be in a position to compete in the Championship at St Andrews.”
Several high golfers resembling six-times main champion Phil Mickelson, former world primary Dustin Johnson and former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau joined LIV Golf which is bankrolled by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
