LIV Golf players now have their own path to playing in the U.S. Open, thanks to new exemptions created by the United States Golf Association.

The U.S. Open became the first major to publish a direct pathway for LIV Golf players, on Wednesday announcing a new exemption category that awards one spot to the leading player from among the top three at LIV’s halfway point this year.

For the first time, top performers on LIV Golf will have direct access to the U.S. Open. Beginning this year, the top player among the top 3 on the LIV individual standings not otherwise eligible will receive an automatic exemption into the U.

The Saudi-backed league had no direct access to any of golf’s majors until now, with the USGA announcing a U.S. Open exemption based on LIV Golf's points list.