The U.S. Open is the first major to publish a pathway for players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The USGA will take the leading player from among the top three in the LIV individual standings in the middle of May.

LIV Golf players now have their own path to playing in the U.S. Open, thanks to new exemptions created by the United States Golf Association.

The US Open will become the first major to offer exemptions to LIV Golf players, introducing new qualification criteria for them to compete in the championship, the USGA announced on Wednesday.