Days after the United States Golf Association (USGA) unveiled a new set of U.S. Open exemptions for LIV Golf players, The R&A released a set of their own for golf’s oldest major championship. The leading player not otherwise exempt,

Last week the USGA announced a pathway into the U.S. Open for a LIV player via the league’s points standings and the R&A followed suit.

The British Open has joined the U.S. Open in offering a direct pathway for players from the breakaway LIV Golf circuit to get into the field for this year’s major championship.

The Open will provide an exemption for a LIV Golf star for the first time at Royal Portrush, further solidifying the Saudi-backed league's presence in the golf world. This development comes after the US Open became the first Major to extend an invitation to the highest non-qualified LIV player to compete at Oakmont in June.

The leading LIV Golf League player not already exempt for this year's Open Championship will gain entry to the field for Royal Portrush.

The R&A joined the United States Golf Association in adding a qualification pathway for golfers competing in the LIV Golf League, the R&A announced Monday.