The world of golf is effervescence as the PGA championship approaches, which will take place at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, in North Carolina, on May 15. In the middle of the anticipation surrounding the merger between Liv Golf and the PGA Tour, attention focuses on the major championships and the impressive list of the participants they present.
While heavy goods vehicles like Bryson Dechambeau, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson are preparing to compete in the PGA championship, a player is distinguished by the special treatment he receives. Dustin Johnson, an eminent figure of Liv Golf, received a special exemption for the tournament, arousing waves in the golf community.
Johnson’s special invitation stems from the unique qualification criteria used by the PGA, which favor the last five winners of the Masters. Although he won the prestigious title of Masters in November 2020 in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic chaos, Johnson still needed this exceptional invitation to secure his place in the next championship.
Unlike the US Open and the Open Championship, which have established qualification paths for Liv Golf players, the PGA championship and the Masters opt for a more selective approach, choosing competitors like Johnson to participate. This choice not only reflects the autonomy of tournaments, but also adds an element of intrigue to competition.
-Joining Johnson in the special guest league are other golfers from Liv, Tom McKibbin, Sergio Garcia and Joaquin Neimann, each bringing his unique touch to the tournament. Although they do not meet traditional qualification standards, their inclusion highlights the commitment of the tournament to highlight the best talents in the golf world.
While Johnson turns to the PGA championship, his exemption raises questions about his future participation in other major tournaments. Although his past victory at the Masters guarantees his entry to Augusta and the US Open, he must now take up the challenge of winning his place in The Open and in the future editions of the PGA championship, adding an element of uncertainty to his journey.
On the front of the PGA Tour, the inclusion of Rickie Fowler through a special invitation adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming championship. Despite its ranking outside the Top 100, the popularity and the marketing attraction of Fowler have earned it a coveted place with Quail Hollow, preparing the ground for a confrontation between Golf Titans.
While the golf world is preparing for the PGA championship, the inclusion of players like Johnson and Fowler underlines the commitment of the tournament to highlight the best in golf while arousing excitation and anticipation among fans and players.
