Which LIV Players Have Qualified For The 2024 PGA Championship?
As the 2024 men’s Major season unfolds, memories of Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable Green Jacket triumph are still fresh, but the focus now shifts to the upcoming PGA Championship. Valhalla Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, eagerly anticipates hosting 156 elite players from May 16-19 as they vie for the prestigious Wanamaker Trophy….
As the 2024 men’s Major season unfolds, memories of Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable Green Jacket triumph are still fresh, but the focus now shifts to the upcoming PGA Championship.
Valhalla Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, eagerly anticipates hosting 156 elite players from May 16-19 as they vie for the prestigious Wanamaker Trophy.
The looming tournament is not just about golfing excellence; it’s also about the captivating rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the event.
**LIV Players Exempt for the PGA Championship:**
1. **Brooks Koepka:** The formidable Smash GC captain, boasting three Wanamaker Trophies and five Majors in total.
2. **Phil Mickelson:** A legendary figure in the sport, Mickelson’s two PGA Championship victories include a historic triumph in 2021 at Kiawah Island.
3. **Martin Kaymer:** A stalwart of Cleeks GC, Kaymer secured his lifelong pass to the PGA Championship with a dramatic playoff victory in 2010.
4. **Jon Rahm:** Fresh off his maiden Green Jacket win in 2023, Rahm is a formidable force and a certainty at Valhalla.
5. **Dustin Johnson:** The reigning Masters champion adds to the star-studded lineup, though this marks his final year of exemption.
6. **Bryson DeChambeau:** With a dominant performance at Winged Foot in 2020, DeChambeau’s spot at Valhalla is well deserved.
7. **Cameron Smith:** The Australian sensation, and Ripper GC captain, secured his exemption until 2027 with a memorable victory at the 2022 Open.
8. **Tyrrell Hatton:** Despite not having a Major title to his name, Hatton’s consistent performances earned him a spot at Valhalla.
**Other LIV Hopefuls:**
As per the PGA of America’s qualifying criteria, several LIV Golf members stand poised to join their esteemed colleagues:
– Adrian Meronk (OWGR 61)
– Lucas Herbert (OWGR 84)
– Joaquin Niemann (OWGR 85)
– Patrick Reed (OWGR 87)
These talented individuals could further bolster the LIV presence at the PGA Championship, adding depth to an already star-studded field.
**2024 PGA Championship Qualifying Criteria:**
The tournament’s eligibility criteria ensure a blend of past champions, recent victors, and top-ranked players, promising an electrifying competition at Valhalla Golf Club.
