"Finally some sense", "PGA simps take a seat"- Fans react to LIV Golf being allowed to play the Ryder Cup in shock update by PGA of America
In a surprise decision, the PGA of America has granted LIV Golf players the opportunity to play in the Ryder Cup. They had the chance to make the team before, as evidenced by Brooks Koepka featuring on the 2023 team, but the PGA made a sweeping announcement on Thursday, confirming that there's very little now standing in their way.
The PGA of America said that any LIV member who is eligible for the PGA Championship or makes it in as a qualifying player or as a captain's selection would be eligible to compete. It stated that this is consistent with last year's Ryder Cup and the PGA Championship from the last two years.
The divide in golf is shrinking every day with the merger between the PIF and PGA Tour pending, but this is still a significant development for the future. It had fans buzzing in the comments.
"Finally some sense, now help them get golf rankings as well," one fan said.
"PGA simps take a seat," another fan commented.
"They’re just reinforcing what we already knew. LIV players are eligible for the US Ryder Cup team like they were last year," one pointed out.
"The adult in the room amongst all the nonsense. Well done!" one exclaimed.
"The PGA of America has nothing to do with the Tour. LIV players has remained eligible for both all along," another said.
"As it should be..." one chimed in.
This means that Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and several other American LIV players can make the Ryder Cup. If they qualify, which is still hard given the lack of points for LIV tournaments, they will get in. If they don't, captain Keegan Bradley can safely pick them if he chooses to.
Will Team Europe follow the PGA of America's example for Ryder Cup?
This statement only affects half of the pool for the Ryder Cup. American golfers can qualify and be selected to take part in the tournament. The statement has nothing to do with Team Europe, which has its own qualifications.
As of now, those qualifications have not changed, which means it's still more difficult for LIV players to get on the European team. They have to be members of the DP World Tour and play four (or six if one isn't in their home country) events on tour to be eligible.
That's the crusade Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are currently on. That may change in the wake of the PGA of America's decision, but it hasn't yet.