Three LIV golfers qualify for 2026 British Open after final qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
At the final qualifying for the 2026 British Open on June 30, three LIV golfers advanced to the tournament. Josele Ballester, Peter Uihlein, and Caleb Surrat secured their spots, while Dustin Johnson withdrew. This brings the total number of LIV Golfers in the Open field to 12, joining nine players already exempt. Notable past champions like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not participate in the event.
- •Three LIV golfers qualify for the 2026 British Open
- •Josele Ballester, Peter Uihlein, and Caleb Surrat advanced
- •Dustin Johnson withdrew from final qualifying
- •Total of 12 LIV golfers will compete in the Open
- •Nine LIV golfers were already exempt from qualifying
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — 3 LIV golfers advanced through final qualifying to make British Open field
"There will be 12 LIV Golfers representing the league at the 2026 Open Championship.
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