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sports1 hour ago

PGA Tour Unveils Elite Return Path for Ex-LIV Stars

The PGA Tour launched a Returning Member Program offering an elite route back to the top level for players who have achieved elite performance, specifically those who won a major (The Players, Masters, PGA, U.S. Open, or The Open) between 2022 and 2025. Brooks Koepka has agreed to a five-year forfeiture of potential equity in the Tour’s Player Equity Program and a $5 million charitable contribution as part of the terms. Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cameron Smith meet the criteria and have until Feb. 2 to decide on returning; Phil Mickelson does not meet the criteria. The move signals growing momentum for the PGA Tour over LIV amid ongoing questions about a merger and LIV’s future.)

via Awful Announcing|
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sports9 hours ago

Garcia says Koepka's return doesn't unsettle LIV, hopes rivals stay

Sergio Garcia says Brooks Koepka’s rejoining the PGA Tour doesn’t affect him and stresses he wants LIV stars like Rahm, DeChambeau and Cam Smith to remain with the league. Garcia also confirms ongoing DP World Tour plans for 2026, with Bahrain, Riyadh, and Adelaide on the schedule, and notes the Ryder Cup remains a consideration while the Fireballs GC may not be rebranded yet.

via Today's Golfer|
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sports9 hours ago

Woods Clears Path for Koepka's PGA Tour Return

Tiger Woods helped craft the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program to reintegrate LIV Golf major winners, including Brooks Koepka, with conditions such as no sponsor exemptions to signature events, no FedEx Cup bonuses in 2026, a $5 million fine, and five years in the equity program. Koepka’s return would be merit-based and additive for the Tour and its fans, though some restrictions apply. The plan also hints at potential returns for Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith, but Woods indicated the Tour is unlikely to actively pursue them right away as talks toward unified competition continue.

via Sports Illustrated|
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sports1 day ago

Koepka’s PGA Tour Return Highlights a Mickelson-Targeted Reinstatement Policy

Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour under the new Returning Members Program, which reinstates former members who have won The Players or a major between 2022 and 2025; Koepka qualifies with his 2023 PGA Championship. The piece argues Mickelson remains blocked unless the eligibility window is extended to 2021-2025, a point it frames as a subtle jab at Mickelson amid LIV history. It notes other potential returnees like Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, and Collin Morikawa could qualify under different timelines, and cites Mickelson’s drawing power as a possible argument for inclusion, but for now the policy is portrayed as targeted gatekeeping rather than a broad reintegration.”,

via OutKick|
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sports1 day ago

Koepka Returns to PGA Tour Under One-Time Reinstatement Plan

Brooks Koepka will return to the PGA Tour this month via a one-time Returning Member Program that imposes heavy penalties (estimated $51-85 million) and temporarily blocks equity and FedEx Cup earnings; eligible LIV stars Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith must decide by Feb. 2, while Koepka can play full-field events starting with the Farmers Insurance Open (Jan. 29) and is committed to at least 15 events this year, with membership through 2028 and potential majors and playoffs depending on results; no sponsor exemptions and several other restrictions apply.

via The New York Times|
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sports1 day ago

Spieth: Koepka’s PGA Tour Return Should Speak for Itself, Not Prompt Apologies

Jordan Spieth said Koepka doesn’t owe apologies for returning to the PGA Tour from LIV; Koepka will rejoin under the PGA Tour Returning Member Program, including a $5 million charitable contribution, a five-year forfeiture of potential equity, and no FedEx Cup bonus in 2026, with exemptions into full-field events as he works back toward higher-purse play beginning at the Farmers Insurance Open and WM Phoenix Open.

via OutKick|
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sports21 days ago

Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf to Focus on Family, PGA Tour Return Uncertain

Brooks Koepka has become the first player to leave LIV Golf, raising questions about his potential return to the PGA Tour, which requires a one-year absence after joining LIV. His departure marks a significant shift in professional golf, with Koepka prioritizing family and personal reasons, and the PGA Tour acknowledging his move while emphasizing its competitive environment.

via CNN|
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sports21 days ago

Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf for Family Reasons, Handing Captaincy to Talor Gooch

Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf to focus on his family and stay closer to home, with Talor Gooch set to replace him as captain of Smash GC for the 2026 season. Koepka, a prominent LIV Golf player and former captain, expressed gratitude to the league and his teammates, and his departure raises questions about his potential return to the PGA Tour, where he remains exempt for major championships.

via Sky Sports|
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