Brooks Koepka has confirmed that he is returning to the PGA Tour and will play later this month. The five-time major winner shared the news on social media, ending his time away from the tour after leaving for LIV Golf in 2022.
His return comes just weeks after he exited LIV Golf. The league announced his departure in December, though Koepka did not speak publicly at the time. His team later said the move was made so he could spend more time with his family.
Koepka is set to make his return at the Farmers Insurance Open on January 29 and is also expected to play the WM Phoenix Open the following week. In his Instagram post, he explained why the decision meant so much to him.
“I want to thank my family and my team for their continued support throughout every step of my professional career. When I was a child, I always dreamed about competing on the @PGATOUR, and I am just as excited today to announce that I am returning to the PGA TOUR.
“I also understand there are financial penalties associated with this decision, and I accept those. Finally, I want to thank the fans. Your support means more to me today than ever before, and I look forward to seeing you soon at the Farmers Insurance Open and WM Phoenix Open.”
Koepka’s comeback may also signal a shift in how the PGA Tour deals with players returning from LIV Golf. The tour had previously said such players would face a suspension of at least one year.
PGA Tour introduces special return rule following Brooks Koepka’s comeback
Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour has been made possible through a new policy called the Returning Member Program. The rule will also allow up to three more former LIV players to follow a similar path back to the tour.
In a statement, the PGA Tour explained that only certain players are eligible under this program.
“Only players who have been away from the TOUR for at least two years and have won THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open or The Open Championship during the 2022-2025 seasons are eligible for the Returning Member Program.”
The program gives elite players a different route back instead of serving a suspension. It applies only if the player is no longer bound by any contracts that prevent them from following PGA Tour rules.
The Tour clarified that the program was created because of Koepka’s unique situation. He officially left LIV Golf on December 23, 2025, and later applied for reinstatement. The PGA Tour also said this does not guarantee the same outcome for other players in the future.
There are major financial conditions attached to the program. Koepka will not be eligible for payments from the FedEx Cup bonus pool in 2026 and will also be unable to earn equity from the Player Equity Program for the next five years.
The PGA Tour estimates that Koepka could miss out on between $50 million and $85 million because of these restrictions. He will also make a $5 million donation to charity at the tour’s request. In a letter to its members, the PGA Tour described this as one of the largest financial penalties ever seen in professional sports.
The tour also said that tournament fields would be expanded to include Koepka, ensuring that no other player loses a spot because of his return.
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