Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour; Patrick Reed announces plans to rejoin in 2027 after LIV Golf contract ends
Balanced Summary
Brooks Koepka has returned to the PGA Tour for the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, joining a field that includes 10 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Rankings, according to CBS Sports. Separately, former Masters champion Patrick Reed has publicly declared his intent to rejoin the PGA Tour after his contract with LIV Golf expired, with CBS Sports and ESPN both reporting his planned return. While ESPN notes Reed’s announcement as a move “to return to the PGA Tour later this season,” CBS Sports clarifies that Reed is targeting a 2027 reinstatement, indicating a potential discrepancy in the timing of his expected return. The PGA Tour has not yet confirmed Reed’s reinstatement, which requires approval under its current policies for players who joined LIV Golf. These reports collectively reflect a broader trend of high-profile golfers transitioning between tours, though the specific timing and procedural requirements for re-entry remain subject to official PGA Tour guidelines.
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2026 Farmers Insurance Open preview: Predictions, expert picks for Brooks Koepka's return to PGA Tour
— CBS Sports
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Patrick Reed sets return to PGA Tour in 2027: Nine-time winner aims for reinstatement after leaving LIV Golf
— CBS Sports