While the pathway is clear for PGA Tour players, it remains limited for those on LIV.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — While 13 of the 89 players in this year’s Masters field are members of LIV Golf, including defending champion Jon Rahm, five of the top 10 finishers in the 2023 LIV standings will spend this week at home as Augusta National Golf Club wrestles with questions of access to its field amid professional golf’s divide. Advertisement While the pathway is clear for players, it remains limited for those on LIV. Furthermore, that dynamic doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon.
Rahm and Hatton only recently joined LIV, while Koepka won the PGA Championship last year and finished T2 at the Masters. LIV previously applied for OWGR recognition but withdrew the request after the committee denied its application. The committee, of which Augusta National is a member, along with golf’s other governing bodies, cited a lack of promotion and relegation in the league and questioned the league’s team competition. Free, daily sports updates direct to your inbox.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Masters champion Jon Rahm on Augusta title defence and LIV moving to 72 holesMasters champion Jon Rahm's move to LIV could prove a 'tipping point' in the battle for the future of the men's professional game, writes Iain Carter.
Read more »
Masters 2024: Storms set to disrupt opening round at Augusta NationalThe start of the 2024 Masters on Thursday is set to be disrupted with thunderstorms forecast to hit Augusta National.
Read more »
The Masters 2024: Will bad weather and thunderstorms disrupt opening round at Augusta National?The Masters gets under way on Thursday, exclusively live on Sky Sports, but could thunderstorms and strong winds impact the opening round at Augusta National?
Read more »
An armchair guide to the Masters at Augusta NationalAugusta National, designed by Yorkshireman Alister MacKenzie, has become one of sport’s most iconic venues.
Read more »
An armchair guide to the Masters at Augusta NationalAugusta National, designed by Yorkshireman Alister MacKenzie, has become one of sport’s most iconic venues.
Read more »
The Masters: Tiger Woods targets more major success and historic sixth victory at Augusta NationalTiger Woods insists he can still create more golfing history and claim a record-equalling sixth Masters victory at Augusta National this week.
Read more »