Phil Mickelson, LIV Golfers Will Be Allowed to Play in 2022 Open Championship

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As was the case with last week’s U.S. Open, LIV Golf players will be permitted to play in the 2022 Open Championship.

According to ESPN, the R&A made the announcement Wednesday, with CEO Martin Slumbers releasing the following statement:

“The Open is golf’s original championship, and since it was first played in 1860, openness has been fundamental to its ethos and unique appeal. Players who are exempt or have earned a place through qualifying for The 150th Open in accordance with the entry terms and conditions will be able to compete in the Championship at St. Andrews. We are focused on staging a world class championship in July and celebrating this truly historic occasion for golf. We will invest the proceeds of The Open, as we always do, for the benefit of golf which reflects our purpose to ensure that the sport is thriving 50 years from now.”

Slumbers’ announcement means the door is open for top LIV Golf stars such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed to take part in the British Open.

The same is true for Brooks Koepka, who is reportedly set to make the leap from the PGA Tour to LIV, per ESPN’s Mark Schlabach.

The 150th Open Championship will run from July 14 to 17 at St. Andrews Links in St. Andrews, Scotland.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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