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Originally Published 2 days ago — by Golf Channel
Brooks Koepka has applied to be reinstated to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf, where he played for 2.5 years, and is awaiting the Tour's decision. He can still compete in majors through 2028 and on the DP World Tour, but his return to the PGA Tour remains uncertain.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
Rory McIlroy has softened his stance on the return of LIV golfers to the PGA Tour, acknowledging they have faced consequences for their decisions and suggesting that their reintegration could strengthen the tour, though he recognizes the need for collective support among PGA members.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by LIV Golf
LIV Golf has announced an increase in its 2026 regular season field to 57 players, with expanded qualifying opportunities including three Wild Card spots through LIV Golf Promotions, which will now also grant full-season exemptions to the top three finishers, enhancing pathways into the league and international series, with over 80 players from 24 countries competing.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by OutKick
Brooks Koepka has officially left LIV Golf, fueling speculation that he may sit out the 2026 LIV season to serve a PGA Tour suspension and potentially return to the PGA Tour in August 2026, marking a significant loss for LIV Golf.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by CNN
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.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Sky Sports
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.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by AP News
Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf after four years, citing family reasons, and will no longer compete in the league, marking a significant shift in his career and raising questions about his potential return to the PGA Tour.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Yahoo Sports
Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf and returning to the PGA Tour, where he is expected to compete again after a contractual wait until late August, marking a significant move back to the most competitive golf environment amid LIV's declining relevance.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by BBC
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major winner, has left LIV Golf to focus on his family, ending his controversial stint with the Saudi-backed series and potentially returning to the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour, marking a significant shift in his career.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The New York Times
Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf to prioritize his family and spend more time at home, with his future golf plans uncertain due to PGA Tour suspensions for LIV players. Despite his recent major success, Koepka's departure marks a significant moment in golf's ongoing conflicts between tours.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Golf Channel
Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf to spend more time with his family, with his future plans still unclear. His departure from LIV Golf, where he was a prominent player and team captain, follows a successful career including five major wins. Koepka's next steps, including potential re-entry into the PGA Tour, remain uncertain, but he retains lifetime exemption into the PGA and majors through 2028.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by LIV Golf
LIV Golf announced the international field for the 2026 LIV Golf Promotions at Black Diamond Ranch, featuring nearly 90 players from 24 countries, including top amateurs, tour winners, and former LIV competitors, competing for spots in the 2026 league and international series.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
LIV Golf's upcoming Promotions event in Florida conflicts with PGA Tour regulations, which could prevent participating players from receiving media releases and may lead to disciplinary actions, highlighting ongoing tensions between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour over event locations and player eligibility for the 2026 league.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New York Post
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was awarded $50 million in a defamation lawsuit against his former company, Nicklaus Companies, after false rumors about his mental health and involvement with LIV Golf damaged his reputation. The jury found in his favor, dismissing claims against two executives, and highlighted the falsehoods spread about him, including allegations of dementia and selling out to Saudi interests.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Jack Nicklaus was awarded $50 million by a Florida jury in a defamation case against his former company, which was found to have published false information damaging his reputation, particularly regarding alleged negotiations with LIV Golf and his mental fitness.