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Exemption

May 6th, 2025

‘I CAN’T WAIT’: Australia’s Elvis Smylie granted special exemption to play PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

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May 3rd, 2024

US Open 2024: Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to compete at Pinehurst

Woods joins a list of legendary golfers who have received special exemptions from the USGA that includes Jack Nicklaus (seven times), Arnold Palmer (five times) and Tom Watson (five times).

February 23rd, 2022

MAJOR GIFT: US Open exemption now on offer to Aussie Order of Merit winner

The list of rewards for the winner of this year’s ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit now boasts a ticket to the 2022 US Open in June.

June 9th, 2021

Hometown boy Charley Hoffman headlines latest US Open exemptions

The Charley Hoffman Revival Tour is heading home.

December 20th, 2020

R&A updates exemption categories for the 2021 Open Championship

The governing body has introduced new categories to help round out the field.

February 7th, 2020

Phil Mickelson says he’d turn down a US Open special exemption if offered one

April 18th, 2019

Viral sensation Ho-sung Choi receives second PGA Tour sponsor exemption

It appears the most electrifying man in golf is returning to the states.

September 20th, 2016

Ogilvy uses exemption, stays on PGA Tour

Top-50 career money exemption gives Aussie another shot at the big time

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