The R&A, following on the heels of the USGA's decision last week, announced LIV Golf players will have a direct path into the Open Championship.

ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The British Open has joined the U.S ... including major champions and past Open winners such as Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith.

Along with Adrian Meronk winning $4 million for his first LIV Golf title in Saudi Arabia’s capital last week, he took the first step toward a spot in the U.S. Open at Oakmont. His wire-to-wire win came three days after the USGA announced a direct path for LIV players to the U.