Overview
- The 2023 U.S. Open champion said he is “torn” and called it frustrating that Koepka could “get the cake and also eat it” after leaving for LIV.
- The PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program is limited to winners of a major or The Players since 2022, with an application deadline of Feb. 2.
- Koepka accepted steep terms including a $5 million charitable donation and forfeiture of future player-equity rights, and he is slated to tee it up at the Farmers Insurance Open on Jan. 29.
- Tiger Woods publicly supported the move and Scottie Scheffler called it “a smart move,” arguing Koepka’s presence strengthens the Tour.
- CEO Brian Rolapp called the reinstatement a unique case with no promises for future returnees, as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith have indicated they will stay with LIV.