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Koepka’s PGA Tour comeback aided by Tiger Woods’ backing
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Koepka’s PGA Tour comeback aided by Tiger Woods’ backing

Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf, with Tiger Woods helping pave his path back as part of a broader Tour plan approved by the board; the deal includes a $5 million charitable contribution (to be finalized), no FedEx Cup bonus this year, no equity shares for five years, and restrictions on the $20 million signature events until he qualifies. Koepka, who cited family reasons for leaving LIV, says he’s grateful and nervous to compete again, with his first PGA Tour start back coming at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines and Woods advocating for the move as beneficial to the tour and its players.

via New York Post|
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Koepka's PGA Tour return to be aired live by ESPN at Farmers Insurance Open
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Koepka's PGA Tour return to be aired live by ESPN at Farmers Insurance Open

ESPN will broadcast live PGA Tour action for the first time since 2006, featuring Brooks Koepka’s return at the Farmers Insurance Open. The network will show first- and second-round coverage on its linear channels with an expanded Main Feed and extra cameras, while ESPN+ continues to offer PGA Tour Live. The 12–3 p.m. ET broadcast on ESPN preempts Pat McAfee and part of SportsCenter, with Golf Channel taking over at 3 p.m.; the event will also be available on Disney+, Hulu. This move reflects the PGA Tour’s evolving media strategy under new CEO Brian Rolapp as Koepka’s comeback draws wide interest.

via Awful Announcing|
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Koepka Rejoins PGA Tour Under One-Time Penalty With $5 Million Charity Donation
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Koepka Rejoins PGA Tour Under One-Time Penalty With $5 Million Charity Donation

Brooks Koepka will resume his PGA Tour career via a one-time Returning Member Program that imposes a $5 million charitable donation and bars equity gains and FedEx Cup bonuses for five years, while requiring him to earn his way into signature events; the program is limited to players who have won majors or The Players from 2022–2025, meaning Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith could return, with decisions due in three weeks. He will be exempt through 2028 based on his 2023 PGA Championship victory and will compete in the Farmers Insurance Open, though he cannot receive sponsor exemptions for the $20m signature events.

via The Guardian|
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Koepka returns to PGA Tour under new elite-return program
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Koepka returns to PGA Tour under new elite-return program

The PGA Tour has created a Returning Member Program to allow elite players like Brooks Koepka to rejoin after LIV Golf, with penalties including a $5 million charity contribution, no FedExCup money in 2026, no sponsor exemptions to big events, and no equity on the tour for five years. Koepka plans to return at the Farmers Insurance Open (Torrey Pines) on Jan. 29 and says he expects mixed receptions while needing to rebuild relationships with players hurt by his departure.

via Golf Channel|
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Koepka Rejoins PGA Tour Under Heavy One-Time Penalty After LIV Exit
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Koepka Rejoins PGA Tour Under Heavy One-Time Penalty After LIV Exit

Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour five weeks after leaving LIV Golf, under a one-time Returning Member Program that imposes a $5 million charity donation and significant restrictions—no equity grants for five years, no FedEx Cup bonus money in 2026, and limited access to signature events unless earned—with plans to play the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines and a path back to major events through performance.

via CNN|
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Koepka Rejoins PGA Tour Under One-Time Return Window
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Koepka Rejoins PGA Tour Under One-Time Return Window

Brooks Koepka will return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open in late January under a one-time returning-member program after leaving LIV Golf. He will donate $5 million to charity, forego 2026 FedExCup bonus payments, and be ineligible for the Tour’s player equity program from 2026–30, a move the Tour says could cost him $50–85 million. The window also opens potential recalls for Rahm, DeChambeau and Smith before the February 2 deadline; Phil Mickelson remains ineligible. Koepka will also play the Phoenix Open and must participate in at least 15 co-sponsored/approved events in 2026.

via BBC|
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