Sergio Garcia has earned an exemption to play in The Open Championship at Royal Portrush thanks to his standing on the LIV Tour. The 45-year-old Spaniard, who failed to qualify for the last two Opens after playing every year from 1998 through 2022,

In February, the R&A announced a new qualification category to provide a pathway for LIV Golfers to qualify for The Open Championship.

Sergio Garcia shot +3 over three rounds at LIV Golf Dallas to finish in a disappointing tie for 25th, but he was popping as much champagne as champion Patrick Reed after the final round.