Is Tyrrell Hatton Qualified for 2024 President’s Cup? Liv Golf Pro’s Eligibility Explored

Overview

Tyrrell Hatton's recent move to the controversial golf league, LIV Golf, has raised concerns about his eligibility to compete in the 2024 President's Cup. This article explores the eligibility criteria for the President’s Cup, and discusses the potential impact of Hatton's LIV Golf affiliation on his participation in the event.

Eligibility Criteria for the President's Cup

The President's Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from the United States and an International team representing the rest of the world (excluding Europe). To be eligible to compete, players must meet the following criteria: * Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries. * Have earned enough points in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system. * Have not participated in any events organized by a rival golf league during the qualifying period.

LIV Golf's Impact on Hatton's Eligibility

The PGA Tour, which organizes the President's Cup, has suspended players who have joined LIV Golf. This suspension means that Hatton is currently ineligible to participate in PGA Tour events, including the President's Cup. However, the OWGR has not yet made a decision on whether to award ranking points to LIV Golf events. If the OWGR does grant points for LIV Golf events, Hatton could potentially earn enough points to qualify for the President's Cup.

Conclusion

At this time, it is uncertain whether Tyrrell Hatton will be eligible to compete in the 2024 President's Cup. His eligibility will depend on the PGA Tour's decision on whether to allow LIV Golf players to participate, and the OWGR's decision on whether to award ranking points to LIV Golf events.