Overview

• Michael Kim took to X on July 4 to complain that organizers have only told him he has a “slight chance” of playing despite reviewing every qualification route
• Jenny Shin echoed his frustration by reporting that officials have merely told her “you might get in” without providing further details
• The Open Championship field is set through 28 qualification routes, combining 44 places from qualifying events with 112 exemptions based on past champions, world rankings and season standings
• A new LIV Golf exemption has granted direct entry to the top five performers in that league’s standings, including Sergio Garcia
• Tiger Woods is confirmed to miss Royal Portrush as he continues his recovery from Achilles surgery