Are LIV golfers eligible to qualify for the U.S. Open?

The USGA announced a new eligibility category for entry into the 2023 U.S. Open. The new exemption category includes the reigning Latin American Amateur Champion, the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour season points leader, the top five in the FedEx Cup standings, and the NCAA men's champion.

As there was no mention of LIV golfers in the release or them being barred, they will probably participate in the competition.

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Notably, seven of the LIV golfers listed on the U.S. Open's official website meet the requirements for the 2023 exemption and are likely to participate in the competition. Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Martin Kaymer, Brooks Koepka, Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, and Joaquin Niemann are among the individuals on the list.

Announcing the exception category, the USGA Chief Championship Officer, John Bodenhamer, said:

"The USGA is pleased to offer these exemptions for both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. These categories provide another avenue for ensuring the presence of those players who are playing their best leading into both national championships.”

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It is important to note that this year's NCAA women's individual champion is also eligible to compete at the U.S. Women's Open.

2023 U.S. Open exemption categories

F-1. Winners of the U.S. Open Championship the last 10 years (2013-22)
F-2. From the 2022 U.S. Open Championship, the 10 lowest scorers and anyone tying for 10th place
F-3. Winner of the 2022 U.S. Senior Open Championship
F-4. Winner of the 2022 U.S. Amateur Championship
F-5. Winners of the 2022 U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships, and the 2022 U.S. Amateur runner-up (must be an amateur)
F-6. Winners of the Masters Tournament (2019-2023)
F-7. Winners of the PGA Championship (2018-2023)
F-8. Winners of The Open Championship, conducted by The R&A (2018-2022)
F-9. Winners of The Players Championship (2021-2023)
F-10. Winner of the 2022 European Tour BMW PGA Championship
*F-11. Those players who qualified and were eligible for the season-ending 2022 Tour Championship
F-12. Multiple winners of PGA Tour events that award a full-point allocation for the FedExCup, from the conclusion of the 2022 U.S. Open (June 16-19) to the initiation of the 2023 U.S. Open
F-13. The top five players in the 2022-23 FedExCup standings as of May 22, 2023, who are not otherwise exempt
F-14. The points leader from the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour season using combined points earned on the Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List and points earned in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals
F-15. The top two players from the final 2022 DP World Tour Rankings who are not otherwise exempt as of May 22, 2023
F-16. The top player on the 2023 Race to Dubai Rankings as of May 22, 2023, who is not otherwise exempt
F-17. The top two finishers from the 2023 DP World Tour U.S. Open Qualifying Series, who are not otherwise exempt
F-18. Winner of the 2022 Amateur Championship, conducted by The R&A (must be an amateur)
F-19. Winner of the 2022 Mark H. McCormack Medal (Men’s World Amateur Golf Ranking)
F-20. Winner of the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship
F-21. Winner of the 2023 Latin America Amateur Championship
F-22. From the current Official World Golf Ranking, the top 60 point leaders and ties as of May 22, 2023
F-23. From the current Official World Golf Ranking, the top 60 point leaders and ties as of June 12, 2023
F-24. Special exemptions selected by the USGA