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 leading player not already exempt in the top five of LIV’s individual standings following its tournament in Dallas in late June will be awarded a spot at the world's oldest major taking place at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland

British Open organisers on Monday announced they were offering a direct pathway for LIV Golf players to qualify for this year's major at Royal Portrush, following a similar move by the US Open. The US Golf Association last week announced that the US Open,

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.