LIV Golf Player Qualifications for 2024 Masters Decline
18 Qualifiers in 2023, Down to 13 in 2024
The field for the 2024 Masters has been set, and the number of LIV Golf players who have qualified has decreased significantly from the previous year. In 2023, 18 LIV Golf players qualified for the Masters, but that number has dropped to 13 for 2024.
Notable Absences
Among the LIV Golf players who will not be competing in the 2024 Masters is reigning champion Jon Rahm. Rahm, who is from Spain, became the fourth golfer in history to win the Masters while playing in a non-traditional golf league.
Other notable absences include Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, and Dustin Johnson. All three players are former major champions who have joined LIV Golf in recent months.
Reasons for the Decline
There are several reasons why the number of LIV Golf players who qualified for the 2024 Masters has declined. One reason is that the field size for the Masters is limited to 90 players. With the addition of amateurs and other qualifiers, there are fewer spots available for LIV Golf players.
Another reason for the decline is that LIV Golf events do not offer world ranking points. As a result, LIV Golf players have struggled to improve their world rankings, which are used to determine who qualifies for the Masters.
Impact on the Masters
The decline in LIV Golf player qualifications for the 2024 Masters is likely to have a significant impact on the tournament. The absence of some of the world's top golfers will make the field weaker and less competitive.
However, the Masters is still one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, and it is likely to remain so even with the absence of LIV Golf players.
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