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Tiger: Koepka's Return to PGA Tour 'a Win for Everyone'
Brooks Koepka reenters PGA Tour early through a new Returning Member Program with conditions, aiming to compete in upcoming Farmers Insurance Open and WM Phoenix Open events.
- On Jan. 14, 2026, Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour under a one-time Returning Member Program and is set to play the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego this month.
- After leaving LIV Golf last month, Koepka wrote to the Tour and his request was relayed to the PGA Tour Policy Board and PGA Tour Enterprises board, prompting work through the holidays to design a return path.
- Under the Returning Member Program, players who have won a major or the Players Championship since 2022 must agree to a $5m charitable donation and financial restrictions.
- Tiger Woods said Koepka's return improves the Tour and is a win for everyone, while Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith will remain on LIV and must decide by Feb. 2.
- By returning early, Koepka restores a top-tier competitor and could increase money flowing to PGA Tour players who own equity after a White House meeting 11 months ago reinvigorated reunification talks.
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Tiger: 'Incredible' to have Koepka back on tour
Speaking a day after Brooks Koepka's return via a new Returning Member Program was announced, Tiger Woods called it "incredible" for the PGA Tour and said he's happy that the five-time major champion will be back this season.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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