Golf pros who have entered the controversial new tour LIV Golf Invitational Series will still be allowed to play at the 150th British Open in St Andrews, Scotland, July 14-17.
This was announced by the organizers of the fourth major tournament of the year. The PGA Tour had suspended several golf pros, including US stars Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, for participating in the LIV series. This violates PGA tournament rules. Those affected are also no longer allowed to take part in the Ryder Cup, the traditional continental comparison between the USA and Europe.
Previously, the organizers of the US Open had nevertheless allowed the suspended players to participate in the major tournament near Boston last week. Because the traditional event is not organized by the PGA, but by the American golf association USGA.
The new Golf series is criticized because of the millions invested from the state on the Persian Gulf. The background is that the country, which has been criticized for human rights violations, is trying to improve its reputation with lucrative sporting events.