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[Hound Dog LPGA] I don't know how many years the USGA has exempted five from each tour but I would imagine it's been this way for many years, to make sure that a goodly number of international players get welcomed into our national championship. Considering how international the LPGA has become in the last ten years and how many international players gain entry to the Open through their LPGA success, I think the USGA can afford to throttle back that gesture a bit and allocate a few of those spots elsewhere.

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