Overview
- Brooks Koepka has formally left LIV Golf and, under the PGA Tour’s reinstatement process, would need to reapply and sit out at least one year from his last non‑sanctioned start on August 25, 2025.
- Bryson DeChambeau confirmed confidential talks about an early LIV extension but stopped short of committing, saying improvements are needed even as he praised CEO Scott O’Neil; his current deal runs through 2026.
- PGA Tour voices diverged on consequences for a Koepka return, with Billy Horschel urging measured penalties, Xander Schauffele predicting a “mixed bag” of opinions, and analyst Brandel Chamblee calling for meaningful sanctions.
- OWGR chair Trevor Immelman said progress has been made on LIV’s application for world ranking points with no decision yet, as LIV plans operational changes including a shift to 72‑hole events in 2026.
- Reporting highlighted LIV’s commercial headwinds and low U.S. traction cited by players, even as DeChambeau touted team‑golf momentum and ongoing efforts to strengthen the league’s model.