Adrian Meronk: "On my goal list for sure": Adrian Meronk sets sights on the US Open after maiden LIV Golf victory

"On my goal list for sure": Adrian Meronk sets sights on the US Open after maiden LIV Golf victory

Modified Feb 08, 2025 23:01 GMT

LIV Golf Riyadh - Day Three - Source: Getty — Adrian Meronk at LIV Golf Riyadh (Source: Getty)

Adrian Meronk was crowned as the first individual winner of the 2025 LIV Golf season. The Polish golfer emerged victorious after a neck-to-neck battle with Jon Rahm and Sebastian Munoz.

While 13 more events are left to be played on the LIV Golf calendar this year, US Open spots recently opened up for all the players on the Saudi-backed league. On Wednesday, an exemption spot for the leading players among the top three at the league's halfway point this year was announced.

LIV Golf Riyadh winner Meronk was asked during an on-course interview with Fox Sports Golf how significant the exemption spot was especially since he is a non-exempt player. He answered:

"Very important, yeah. That's going to be on my goal list for sure. I am going to focus on that. Just keep going. Keep playing good golf and hopefully I can get that spot." (0:47 - 1:00)

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Meronk also spoke about the "super special" win he secured in Riyadh this week.

"I was nervous all day. I played quite good in the beginning then it was a fight in the end but super happy that I crossed the line." (0:10 - 0:18)

If Adrian Meronk indeed does manage to qualify for the US Open, among the many familiar faces, he will also see fellow LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau who will return to the major as the defending champion.