Overview

• Sam Horsfield was disqualified after leaving West Lancashire without notifying officials following a seven-over-par front nine.
• Adrian Meronk withdrew after 18 holes at Dundonald Links, a move allowed under R&A guidelines without penalty.
• The R&A requires formal withdrawal notification or risk disqualification, a policy that has drawn criticism from fans on social media.
• LIV Golf members depend on just five spots per regional final to reach The Open due to insufficient OWGR points for automatic entry.
• Several LIV players remain in contention across four UK venues as they pursue the last qualifying berths for Royal Portrush.