leaving the lucrative breakaway league<\/a> despite reportedly having one year left on his contract and he recently reapplied for his PGA Tour membership. <\/p>\n“When I was a child, I always dreamed about competing on the PGA Tour, and I am just as excited today to announce that I am returning,” said Koepka, who has agreed to forego any payment from the FedExCup Bonus scheme during the 2026 season and will be ineligible for the Tour’s player equity programme between 2026-2030, which could amount to between $50-85m.<\/p>\n
“I believe in where the PGA Tour is headed with new leadership, new investors and an equity program that gives players a meaningful ownership stake.”<\/p>\n
Koepka’s desire to be reinstated appeared to have provided a huge dilemma for the PGA Tour, with rules dicatating that he would not be eligible to play on it again until August, a year after his last LIV appearance.<\/p>\n
However, he will now line up at the Farmers Insurance Open, which is being played at Torrey Pines between 29 January – 1 February, after being offered an earlier route back on to the PGA Tour. <\/p>\n
Only players who have been away from the PGA Tour for at least two years and have won The Players Championship or a major over the previous four seasons are eligible under the terms of the newly announced initiative. <\/p>\n
In a letter to fans, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp outlined that programme would be only open for the 2026 campaign and was in “response to a unique set of circumstances”.<\/p>\n
“We will continue to aggressively pursue anything that enhances the fan experience and makes the PGA Tour stronger,” said Rolapp.<\/p>\n
“This is part of our commitment to fans, who expect the world’s best players to compete on the PGA Tour week in and week out.”<\/p>\n
Koepka, who won the third of his US PGA Championship titles in 2023, has also agreed to make a $5m charitable contribution and has already committed to play in the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale held on 5-8 February. <\/p>\n
Returning PGA Tour members will be expected to participate in a minimum of 15 co-sponsored and approved tournaments in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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