LIV Golfers’ Road to the 2024 Majors: Who’s In and How They Got There
Golf enthusiasts, it’s that time of the year again! As the major tournaments approach, all eyes are on which LIV Golf players have made the cut and how they’ve managed to do so. Here’s a simple, straight-to-the-tee breakdown of LIV golfers’ eligibility for the 2024 majors. Let’s see who’s set to bring their A-game to the grand stages of golf.
Full Access Club:
These are the LIV Golf stars with an all-access pass to the majors:
- Bryson DeChambeau:
- Masters, PGA, The Open until 2025
- U.S. Open until 2030
- Dustin Johnson:
- Lifetime at the Masters
- U.S. Open until 2026, The Open until 2025, PGA until 2024
- Brooks Koepka:
- Lifetime at the PGA
- Masters, U.S. Open until 2028, The Open until 2027
- Phil Mickelson:
- Lifetime at the Masters and PGA
- The Open until 2030, U.S. Open until 2025
- Jon Rahm:
- Lifetime at the Masters
- U.S. Open until 2031, PGA, The Open until 2027
- Cameron Smith:
- The Open until age 60
- Masters, PGA, U.S. Open until 2027
Some Access Pass:
These players have conditional entries based on past performances:
- Sergio Garcia – Lifetime at the Masters
- Martin Kaymer – Lifetime at the PGA, U.S. Open until 2024
- Louis Oosthuizen – The Open until age 60
- Patrick Reed – Lifetime at the Masters
- Charl Schwartzel – Lifetime at the Masters
- Henrik Stenson – The Open until age 60
- Bubba Watson – Lifetime at the Masters
The Hopefuls:
These players have their 2024 major spots thanks to recent achievements or rankings:
- Tyrrell Hatton and Adrian Meronk secured their places across all four majors through various qualifications like the OWGR top 50 and Tour Championship placements.
- Dean Burmester, Joaquin Niemann, and David Puig earned their spots through non-OWGR based criteria, such as winning specific DP World Tour events part of the Open Qualifying Series.
On the Fringe:
A large group of LIV players still hangs in the balance, with their major dreams hinging on upcoming performances, open qualifying spots, or their current OWGR standings.
Remember, the world of golf is as dynamic as a swirling Augusta wind. Eligibilities and player statuses can change faster than a final round leaderboard. So, keep your eyes peeled as we head closer to the tee-off dates. Will these players make their mark, or will new names rise to the occasion? Stay tuned, and feel free to share your predictions and thoughts below! Who are you excited to see at this year’s majors?