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

LIV Golf players were given a direct path into the US Open on Wednesday as the US Golf Association announced new exemption categories for this year's June 12-15 event.The US Open becomes the first major to provide a direct path for LIV talent into the field,