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Patrick Reed Looking To Be Reinstated To PGA Tour Following LIV Golf Departure

If you thought the transfer portal was chaos reserved strictly for college football, welcome to the new era of professional golf. Just weeks after Brooks Koepka kicked open the door to return to the PGA TOUR, Patrick Reed has decided he’s ready to walk through it, too.

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Rick Shiels shares Cam Smith’s honest thoughts on LIV Golf after filming together

Brooks Koepka’s decision to leave LIV Golf put added attention on Cam Smith and others who were considering a move back to the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour introduced the Returning Members Program, aimed at helping Koepka make a smooth return.

Patrick Reed News / Field Level Media / January 28

Patrick Reed leaving LIV Golf, returning to PGA Tour in '27

Patrick Reed announced Wednesday that he no longer will compete in LIV Golf and will seek reinstatement to the PGA Tour for the 2027 season. Reed, who is No.

Jordan Spieth News / HITC / January 28

Jordan Spieth’s in-depth explanation of his swing raises an important concern

It’s been a rough spell for Jordan Spieth in recent years, with his last win on the PGA Tour coming all the way back in April 2022. Spieth broke onto the scene over a decade ago, quickly making a name for himself with both his electric style of play and his approachable personality.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

Report: OWGR could make LIV Golf decision this week

A long-awaited decision reportedly could come soon about whether LIV Golf members will begin receiving Official World Golf Ranking points. The OWGR board is meeting on Wednesday and a vote on the LIV Golf situation could be added to the agenda, with a potential decision by the end of the week, according to Golfweek.

Golf News / HITC / January 28

PGA Tour Player responds after Rory McIlroy mocks Patrick Cantlay during Ryder Cup

Even though Rory McIlroy played a big part in the 2025 Ryder Cup, his rivalry with Patrick Cantlay from Rome didn’t really resurface in any meaningful way.

Golf News / HITC / January 28

Xander Schauffele shares his true feelings about Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour

So far, Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour hasn’t been as controversial as many expected. Koepka was the first major name to jump ship from LIV, and he was allowed straight back onto the PGA Tour, given that some conditions were met.

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Xander Schauffele News / HITC / January 28

Xander Schauffele admits what shocked him about his own golf at the Ryder Cup

It was a tough 2025 season for Xander Schauffele, but after a result at the end of the year in Japan, he could be back to his best. He won two major championships in 2024 and looked to be the next player to challenge Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy as the two best players in the game.

Golf News / HITC / January 28

Johnson Wagner makes bold prediction about Scottie Scheffler that he admits sounds ‘crazy’

It’s not something we see often these days, but Scottie Scheffler reached a new milestone with his win at The American Express, marking his first ever PGA Tour victory in January.

Golf News / ESPN / January 28

How to bet the Farmers Insurance Open: English, Matsuyama set up for success

The third stop of the PGA Tour brings us to San Diego, where scoring could be hard to come by at Torrey Pines.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / January 28

Brooks Koepka reveals what he’ll miss most about LIV Golf

Brooks Koepka is the story in the world of golf right now, with the American set to make his return to the PGA Tour on Thursday. It was only two weeks ago when Koepka was reinstated as a PGA Tour member, after he moved on from LIV Golf on December 23rd.

Jordan Spieth News / HITC / January 28

Jordan Spieth reveals the best advice he has ever heard which came from Ted Lasso

Jordan Spieth has spent most of his career dealing with expectations few golfers ever face. That pressure has pushed him to search for mental clarity as much as technical improvement.

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / January 28

Nelly Korda: Not including women in TGL a 'huge and unbelievable miss'

While women's golf will have its own version of an indoor virtual league starting next winter, one of the top LPGA stars is lamenting the fact that women aren't included in the men's version.

Xander Schauffele News / Field Level Media / January 27

San Diego’s Xander Schauffele feels Torrey Pines ‘safe’ on PGA Tour

Xander Schauffele is back at his hometown event, the Farmers Insurance Open, and doesn't believe Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego is in danger of being trimmed from future PGA Tour schedules.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 27

WTGL adds Lottie Woad and Rose Zhang to roster

The WTGL added two of the top young prospects in women's golf Tuesday with Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad. The indoor golf league is the women's version of the tech-infused TGL, which debuted last year with some of the top stars on the PGA Tour and currently is in its second season.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 27

Rory McIlroy takes victory lap over LIV Golf

The PGA Tour scored a huge win over LIV Golf when Brooks Koepka ditched the Saudi-backed tour and returned to the big leagues. With Koepka set to make his 2026 PGA Tour debut this week at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Rory McIlroy saw it as an opportunity to take a subtle victory lap.

Scottie Scheffler sends a petrifying message to the PGA Tour

In rare move, ESPN to carry Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour return

Patrick Reed: LIV Golf extension 'not complete' yet

Scottie Scheffler News / Yardbarker / January 27