'We're not going to betray 150 years of history': Open make first move in LIV major row

Will LIV Golf’s defectors be able to play in the majors going forward? R&A chief Martin Slumbers has explained the governing body’s stance It’s the big question hanging over golf at the moment. The Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup banned LIV golfers from competing in their competitions, but will the majors follow suit? LIV’s defectors were allowed to compete at golf’s four biggest competitions this year, but there are question marks hanging over whether or not that will continue into 2023. And while the rumours have swirled, the R&A have made the first move with their position. “We’ll go public in January [or] February with what we are going to do with regard to LIV golfers,” Martin Slumbers, the governing body’s chief executive, told Golf Digest. “But, if you want a guide, go back to what I said in July. We’re not banning anyone. We are not going to betray 150 years of history and have the Open not be open. “The name says it all. And that’s important.” Australian Cameron Smith won the 150th edition of golf’s oldest major at St Andrews earlier this year, before succumbing to the lure of countryman Greg Norman and his Saudi-backed league. Slumbers…
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