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Sergio Garcia Clinches Open Championship Place Through LIV Golf Exemption

He maintained fifth in the season-long LIV standings despite finishing tied 25th at Dallas to claim the R&A’s new entry pathway

Jun 7, 2025; Gainesville, Virginia, USA; Sergio Garcia of team Fireballs GC hits a tee shot on the fifteenth hole during the second round of the LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC celebrates the champion after the match on day three of LIV Golf Hong Kong at The Hong Kong Golf Club on March 09, 2025 in Hong Kong, China.
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Overview

  • At LIV Golf Dallas, Garcia carded a 3-over-par total over three rounds and finished tied for 25th but preserved his fifth-place standing through nine events.
  • Rival David Puig needed a solo fourth-place finish to overtake Garcia for the exemption but slipped to a tie for 13th in the final round.
  • The R&A’s new LIV Golf Open Championship exemption, introduced in February, grants a spot to the highest-ranked LIV player among the top five not otherwise exempt.
  • Garcia’s early-season win in Hong Kong and two top-10 finishes established the points cushion that carried him through a three-month drought without points.
  • He will tee off at Royal Portrush on July 17 for his 26th Open Championship appearance and his 102nd major start.