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PGA Tour Clears Brooks Koepka for Return With New Reinstatement Pathway

PGA Tour Clears Brooks Koepka for Return With New Reinstatement Pathway

Summary

Brooks Koepka can return to the PGA Tour under a new program called the Returning Member Program. This program allows some former members to come back but includes big financial penalties. The program is open for a limited time and applies to a few top golfers.

Key Facts

  • Brooks Koepka is using a new program to return to the PGA Tour.
  • The program is called the Returning Member Program.
  • It applies only to golfers who won major tournaments between 2022 and 2025.
  • Koepka must give up potential earnings of $50-85 million over five years as a penalty.
  • Koepka will also make a $5 million donation to charity.
  • The program will not reduce opportunities for current PGA Tour members.
  • Other eligible players can apply to the program until February 2.
  • After February 2, the chance to use this program will not be guaranteed again.

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