US Golf Association chief executive Mike Whan said Wednesday he could foresee Saudi-backed LIV Golf players having a harder time getting into the future US Opens, but nothing has been decided.
LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson, left, congratulates US PGA Tour star Jon Rahm after a US Open practice round eagle, a scene that could become rare as US Golf Association chief executive Mike Whan says he can see LIV players have a harder time getting into future majorsBROOKLINE - US Golf Association chief executive Mike Whan said Wednesday he could foresee Saudi-backed LIV Golf players having a harder time getting into future US Opens, but nothing has been decided.
The PGA Tour imposed an indefinite suspension on 17 current or former members who played the LIV Golf opener last week in England, including US stars Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson.But the USGA, without speaking to PGA commissioner Jay Monahan, decided last week to stay with pre-determined qualifying standards for this week's US Open, choosing not to ban rebels chasing record prize money in the LIV Golf series.
Even if majors allow LIV players, there are no world ranking points for LIV Golf events, so LIV players figure to fade from eligibility without access from prior triumphs. "It looks like it's good for a few folks playing the game, but I'm struggling with how this is good for the game.
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