As the PGA prepares a counter-offensive, players from the dissident league LIV Golf will be able to participate in the British Open

The players of the dissident league LIV Golf will be authorized to participate in the 150th edition of the British Open, announced on Tuesday the organization of the English major which will be held from 14 to 17 July.

Golfers enrolled in the profitable LEVfunded by Saudi Arabia, they were already allowed to participate in the US Open, another principal which was played last week.

“Players (directly qualified) or those who have earned their seats by qualifying for the 150th Open, according to the entry rules, will be able to participate in the St Andrews tournament.”said British Open director Martin Slumbers.

The PGA Tour, which organizes the American golf circuit, has decided to ban golfers participating in the dissident circuit from entering its tournaments.

But according to various media, the PGA is preparing a counter-offensive to try to win back the golfers who have moved on to competition, including big names like Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau.

This information indicates itThe PGA would like to increase the endowment of eight renowned tournaments to at least $ 20 million by 2023 and introduce three new tournaments worth $ 25 million each, without interruption, just like the competitions on the LIV circuit.

The calendar could also evolve with a season attributable to the solar year, between January and Decemberwhile currently the PGA circuit will start in autumn.

The first LIV Golf League tournament took place at the beginning of June in London, with the participation of 17 members of the PGA Tour, all excluded from the American circuit until further notice. The winner, South African Charl Schwartzel, came home with a $ 4 million check under his arm.

Source: AFP