Summary
Brooks Koepka, a five-time golf major champion, is set to return to the PGA Tour at the end of January. He left the PGA Tour in 2022 to join LIV Golf but has now reapplied for PGA Tour membership. Koepka has agreed to give up certain financial benefits to rejoin under a new program for returning members.
Key Facts
- Brooks Koepka will return to the PGA Tour at the end of January.
- He originally left the PGA Tour in 2022 to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
- Koepka will participate in the Farmers Insurance Open from January 29 to February 1.
- He has agreed to give up payments from the FedExCup Bonus scheme for the 2026 season.
- The new program allows only players who have won major events and have been away for at least two years to return early.
- Koepka will donate $5 million to charity as part of his return agreement.
- The PGA Tour created this program in response to unique circumstances, allowing Koepka to return sooner than usual.
- Returning members must play in at least 15 approved tournaments in 2026.
