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LIV Golf’s Open Exemption Under Threat Amid Circuit’s Shaky Future

The R&A has revealed its full list of exemption pathways for The 155th Open Championship at St Andrews, with LIV Golf's route under severe threat

By Jonny Leighfield · Golf Monthly

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:53 AM

Key Things to Know

The R&A placed LIV Golf's exemption pathway for the 2027 Open Championship under review.
LIV Golf recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving its 2027 schedule unconfirmed.
Events on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour retained Open Qualifying Series spots.

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The R&A has announced its exemption categories and Open Qualifying Series schedule for The 155th Open Championship at St Andrews. Officials confirmed that an exemption pathway for the LIV Golf League remains under review and is not guaranteed for the 2027 tournament following LIV Golf's recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

Previously, the top non-exempt player in LIV Golf's individual season standings earned a spot. Non-exempt LIV competitors can still qualify via 13 Open Qualifying Series events, traditional Regional and Final Qualifying on June 29, or the returning Last-Chance Qualifier.

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LIV Golf’s Open Exemption Under Threat Amid Circuit’s Shaky Future

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