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LIV Golf's 2027 Open eligibility remains uncertain as review continues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

LIV Golf's 2027 Open eligibility remains uncertain as review continues

Summary

LIV Golf faces uncertainty regarding its qualification for The 155th Open at St Andrews, scheduled from July 11 to July 18, 2027. The R&A is currently reviewing the league's Order of Merit exemption, which does not exclude LIV players from competing. Eligible golfers may still qualify through various routes, including major championships and regional qualifying events. The league has undergone Chapter 11 restructuring this month, impacting its future operations and financing. A proposed reduced schedule for 2027 could feature just 10 events with smaller purses. Joaquin Niemann, a top player on the LIV circuit, has not yet committed to the league for 2027, while Jon Rahm secured his spot through a separate major-winner exemption.

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By the Numbers

•R&A reviewing LIV Golf's Open exemption status for 2027
•Qualification still possible through major championships and qualifiers
•LIV Golf entered Chapter 11 restructuring on September 8, 2026
•Proposed 2027 model reduces events to 10 with smaller purses
•Niemann has not committed to LIV for 2027; Rahm is already exempt

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — LIV Golf faces fresh uncertainty over 2027 Open spot at St Andrews

What they're saying

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j.hendrickson3/Depositphotos LIV Golf exemption remains under review LIV Golf Incorporated faces a qualification question for The 155th Open at St Andrews. The R&A has left the league’s Order of Merit exemption under review for the 2027 championship. The review does not exclude LIV players from The Open. Eligible golfers can still qualify through major championship…
— Yahoo Sports

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