Masters chairman Fred Ridley shuts down idea of automatic exemption for LIV golfers

Source: New York Post

AUGUSTA, Ga. — While there have been small signs of late of a thaw between the mainstream professional golf powers and the rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf, which has been seen as a disruptor, Masters chairman Fred Ridley on Wednesday squashed any rumors of an automatic exemption into the Masters for any LIV players based on performance.   Changes to the qualification criteria are typically announced on the eve of the Masters, which begins Thursday at Augusta National.