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Why LIV Golf urgently need Brooks Koepka back on the PGA Tour

Brooks Koepka parted ways with LIV Golf in December 2025, and there is no secret he has focused on getting back to the PGA Tour this year. He spent three years in the Saudi-backed league after joining in June 2022, picking up an individual title and helping Smash GC win a team championship along the way.

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How a PGA Tour winner moving to LIV may ease Brian Rolapp’s Brooks Koepka problem

Brian Rolapp and the PGA Tour have plenty on their plate at the moment, and one of the bigger issues is what to do about Brooks Koepka’s situation. After parting ways with LIV Golf back in December, Koepka has wasted no time in signalling his desire to return, submitting an application to rejoin the PGA Tour.

Golf News / HITC / January 11

Smylie Kaufman reveals what he hopes won’t happen if Brooks Koepka regains PGA Tour status

Brooks Koepka has taken his first steps since parting ways with LIV Golf back in December. The golf world had been waiting to see what his next move would be after the mutual termination of Brooks Koepka’s contract with LIV Golf.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 10

Richard T. Lee again atop leaderboard at LIV Golf Promotions

Canadian Richard T. Lee continued to have the sharpest game at the LIV Golf Promotions event, taking a two-shot lead into the final day at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Fla.

Golf News / HITC / January 10

How Tiger Woods could decide Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour future

Tiger Woods is expected to play a significant role in the next steps regarding Brooks Koepka. Koepka has applied to be reinstated as a PGA Tour member, and there are valid points on both sides of the debate.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / January 10

What the PGA Tour plans to do next after Brooks Koepka reapplies for membership

Brooks Koepka has taken the first step towards a return to the PGA Tour, formally submitting his application to regain membership. This move comes just months after his high-profile departure from LIV Golf in December.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 10

Scottie Scheffler’s latest decision could make 2026 even tougher for his rivals

Scottie Scheffler is already an established superstar in the world of golf, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him become even more dominant in 2026.

Jordan Spieth News / HITC / January 10

How a simple change could help Jordan Spieth get back into the top five

Jordan Spieth’s game has been on a steady decline for over three years now. Spieth hasn’t lifted a trophy since April 2022, and it’s clear he hasn’t looked the same player since then.

Anthony Kim News / Field Level Media / January 9

Anthony Kim makes clutch putt to advance at LIV Golf Promotions

Anthony Kim made an 8-foot birdie putt on his final hole Friday to make the cut on the number and advance to the weekend at the LIV Golf Promotions event at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Fla.

Brooks Koepka News / Field Level Media / January 9

Reports: Brooks Koepka applies for PGA Tour reinstatement

Brooks Koepka applied for reinstatement with the PGA Tour on Friday just weeks after departing LIV Golf, according to multiple reports. The five-time major winner announced on Dec.

Bubba Watson News / Field Level Media / January 9

Bubba Watson's team stays intact as RangeGoats GC re-signs trio

RangeGoats GC re-signed Ben Campbell, Peter Uihlein and Matthew Wolff on Friday, ensuring captain Bubba Watson's team will remain intact for the upcoming LIV Golf season.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 9

Future of PGA Tour's Hawaii swing in jeopardy amid changes

Next week's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii could mark the end of the PGA Tour's Hawaiian swing with the tour evaluating a potential overhaul to its traditional event calendar.

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Golf News / Field Level Media / January 9

Jon Rahm 'had an idea' Brooks Koepka's split from LIV Golf was coming

Like many others, Jon Rahm is not quite sure what Brooks Koepka's surprising early split from LIV Golf means for the American's future in professional golf.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / January 9

PGA Tour sets 2026 FedEx Cup Fall schedule, replacing two tournaments and adding the Mexico Open

The fall will feature eight events, including a pair of new locations

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 9

PGA Tour confirms Farmers ending Torrey Pines sponsorship

The PGA Tour confirmed on Friday that 2026 will be the final year that Farmers Insurance serves as the title sponsor of the Torrey Pines tournament, which will be held Jan.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 9

PGA sets 8-event FedEx Cup Fall series for 2026

The 2026 FedEx Cup Fall schedule consists of eight events, including two stops in Mexico, that will decide the players eligible for the 2027 PGA Tour season.

Golf News / ESPN / January 9

PGA Tour's 2026 Fall slate features 2 new events

The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall schedule will include two new tournaments in 2026, as well as a two-event swing through Mexico, the tour announced Friday.

Brandel Chamblee News / HITC / January 9

Brandel Chamblee voices concern over PGA Tour move he fears could have negative impact

Brandel Chamblee has voiced his disapproval over a possible significant shift coming to the PGA Tour. Known for his candid takes, Chamblee always provides an interesting perspective on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / January 9

Rick Shiels speaks out on ‘wild’ Brooks Koepka role behind the scenes at LIV Golf

Speculation had been swirling around Brooks Koepka for most of his final season with LIV Golf. Koepka was the first major player to walk away from the league, and that decision was made public in December.

Golf News / HITC / January 9

Fresh insider update emerges on Bryson DeChambeau’s LIV Golf future post-Brooks Koepka

Following Brooks Koepka’s confirmed departure, LIV Golf are now under increased pressure to retain Bryson DeChambeau. There was always going to be a response when the Saudi-backed league lost one of their biggest stars.

Scottie Scheffler News / Athlon Sports / January 8

The Return of World #1: Scottie Scheffler Skips Hawaii, Eyes California

The 2026 PGA TOUR season officially kicks off next week at Waialae Country Club for the Sony Open in Hawaii. Nick Taylor defends his title. 120 players chase a $9.1 million purse.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 7

Kai Trump announces she underwent wrist surgery

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald J. Trump, announced Wednesday that she underwent surgery on her left wrist for a golf injury. "Today, I underwent left wrist surgery to address injuries to the stabilizing tissues of my ECU tendon and damage to my triangular fibrocartilage complex," she said in a post on Instagram.