Adrian Meronk wants to get to Oakmont for the U.S. Open. The road might have started in Riyadh. He won his first LIV Golf event in Saudi Arabia’s capital just three days after the USGA published new criteria that gives LIV players a path to the U.

Under the lights, drone and fireworks show, a 10-under 62. LIV Golf's opening round of 2025 had a little bit of everything.

Here is an updated look at what major championships LIV Golf members are qualified for in 2025: (Exemptions that extend beyond this year are noted in parentheses) • Richard Bland: PGA, U.S. Open • Dean Burmester: PGA • Bryson DeChambeau: Masters (thru 2029),

The leading LIV Golf League player not already exempt for this year's Open Championship will gain entry to the field for Royal Portrush.

There's lots of speculation over how the two tours can coexist, including president Donald Trump's involvement as he serves as a mediator between LIV and the PGA during merger negotiations. However, LIV has its own decisions to make regarding its future because several major players will see their contracts expire next summer,