The USGA unveiled a new exemption category for LIV golfers to earn spots at the U.S. Open but it does include a possible catch.

The U.S. Open became the first major championship to publish a pathway for players from LIV Golf through a new exemption category.

The USGA has created an exemption category for LIV Golf players to compete in the U.S. Open, making the tournament the first of golf's four majors to introduce a formal pathway for golfers on the Saudi-backed circuit,