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LIV Pro claims victory at Senior PGA, but denied exemption to PGA Tour Champions

News RoomBy News RoomMay 27, 2024Updated:May 27, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Richard Bland made a memorable debut in the 2024 Senior PGA Championship with a victory, despite his status as a player on the LIV Golf tour. Typically, the winner of the Senior PGA Championship gets a one-year exemption onto the PGA Tour Champions circuit, but Bland’s situation is different due to his association with LIV Golf. Bland’s journey to the senior circuit started with an improbable victory that led him to join the upstart tour in 2022.

After turning 50, Bland became eligible to compete on the senior circuit, prompting the PGA of America to offer him a spot in the 2023 Senior PGA Championship. Despite his credentials with LIV Golf, Bland was granted limited exemptions into the Senior PGA due to his past DP World Tour win. Bland seized the opportunity to play in the 2024 Senior PGA at Harbor Shores Golf Club in Michigan, where he opened strong with a 64 and secured a three-shot victory with an eight-under 63 in the final round.

Following his major victory at the Senior PGA Championship, Bland earned some senior starts, including spots in next year’s Senior PGA and at least one more senior major in 2024, the U.S. Senior Open. However, Bland’s success in non-PGA Tour Champions events does not grant him eligibility to participate in PGA Tour Champions regular season events due to his status as a LIV golfer. This restriction was confirmed by the PGA Tour in a statement issued after Bland’s win, emphasizing their adherence to specific criteria set by organizations like the PGA of America, USGA, and R&A.

Despite the limitations imposed on him as a LIV golfer, Bland remains committed to the tour that has brought him significant financial success. In addition to his $630,000 winner’s check for the Senior PGA Championship, Bland has accumulated $9.8 million since joining LIV Golf. His unexpected victory in his senior debut has opened doors for future opportunities in senior golf, showcasing his talent and resilience as a professional golfer.

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