LIV golfers hoping to make their way into Europe's Ryder Cup team for the 2023 event in Rome have been dealt a blow, after the hosts announced changes to their selection process.
A number of Europe's legendary stars - including Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter - made the controversial move to the LIV Series this summer, putting their Ryder Cup chances - and reputation - on the line.
As it stands players who have defected to the Saudi-backed series are still eligible to qualify for the team event, despite initial warnings that they were banned. However, if their eligibility is still in tact come selection time it has just got a whole lot harder for the rebels to qualify.