2025 Masters Highlights PGA-LIV Tensions

The 2025 Masters Tournament highlighted the ongoing tension between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, with 12 LIV golfers participating and seven making the cut. Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton are in contention, DeChambeau being one shot behind leader Justin Rose. Notable LIV golfers, including Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and Cameron Smith, failed to make the cut, which was set at 2-over. These struggles reflect the challenges LIV players face in maintaining competitive form at major tournaments. Meanwhile, the Masters continues to operate as an invitational tournament, with no immediate plans to create specific qualifying criteria for LIV golfers. The event underscores the broader narrative of LIV's attempt to establish legitimacy in the golfing world despite criticism and diminishing representation at major tournaments.