LIV Golf players made to sweat over 155th Open spot at St Andrews

LIV Golf players face uncertainty over a spot in the 155th Open Championship at St Andrews, as an exemption for the LIV Golf Order of Merit 'remains under review' pending confirmation of the circuit's 2027 schedule. The situation has been complicated by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrawing its backing for LIV Golf earlier in 2026. A final decision will depend on what LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil can deliver regarding the tour's future plans, while Glasgow Gailes has been confirmed as the venue for Final Qualifying in Scotland.