Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau or any other American playing in the LIV Golf League is eligible for the Ryder Cup because the Saudi-funded circuit is now included among nine tours where players get PGA of America membership.
Kerry Haigh, the interim CEO of the PGA of America, said Thursday such golfers’ participation in the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black on New York’s Long Island or beyond was never seriously in doubt. The organization wanted clarity, though, after recent stories speculating on players’ eligibility.
The PGA of America has 25 membership classes, and A-3 membership is for tour professionals around the world.
“Part of the cleanup was those (LIV) events didn’t count toward A-3 membership,” Haigh said. “As we have with nine other tours, the PGA of America gives credit toward playing the tournaments.”
He said without those credits, players would need to take part in such things as educational activities that no other tour players are required to do. The PGA of America simply added LIV to its list of tours where players can have A-3 membership.