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Golf Glance: Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour return; LPGA begins '26 with TOC

Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open dominates the headlines in professional golf this week. Meanwhile, the LPGA Tour kicks off its season with the Tournament of Champions, while the DP World Tour heads to Qatar.

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Brooks Koepka makes Tiger Woods admission after leaving LIV Golf

Brooks Koepka is set to return to the PGA Tour after his exit from LIV Golf. Koepka will compete in the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, which will start on Wednesday.

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 / BBC Sport / January 27

Koepka 'rang Woods first' over PGA Tour return

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka says Tiger Woods was the first person he called to discuss a return to the PGA Tour after leaving the LIV Golf circuit.

Brooks Koepka News / Field Level Media / January 27

Brooks Koepka nervous, excited for 'fresh start' on PGA Tour

Brooks Koepka had the guile to win nine times on the PGA Tour and the savvy to win five major tournaments and yet it was a chair and a microphone Tuesday that brought the nerves of an 8-foot putt at 18 on Sunday with the trophy on the line.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / January 27

Bryson DeChambeau shares his drill to help amateurs practice golf in the snow

Practicing golf in the winter is difficult at the best of times, and nearly impossible when snow is falling. Balls don’t roll on the green, or anywhere else for that matter, and even if they did, you wouldn’t find your ball anyway.

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.

Patrick Reed News / HITC / January 27

When Patrick Reed made PGA Tour history at the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open

It is hard to ignore the timing of Patrick Reed’s comments about his future with LIV Golf. The five-year mark since his last win on the PGA Tour is coming up, and he is now openly weighing his next move.

Golf News / HITC / January 27

Wyndham Clark changes tune on Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour return

Both Wyndham Clark and Brooks Koepka are set to feature in the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour this week. It marks Koepka’s first appearance on the tour since June 2022, when he left to join LIV Golf.

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / January 27

Rory McIlroy: Stars not satisfied playing with LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy referenced what he perceived as a shifting mindset among former LIV Golf members when asked about Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour recently reinstated Koepka through a new Returning Member Program that offers a window for select players to return.

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

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Smylie Kaufman News / HITC / January 27

Smylie Kaufman presses PGA Tour for decisive move following The American Express

Chris Gotterup and Scottie Scheffler have set the tone early in the 2026 PGA Tour season, each picking up wins in the opening events. With The Sentry cancelled, the year began with two full-field tournaments, giving players a proper start to their campaigns.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / January 27

Why Brooks Koepka broke every club in his bag at Torrey Pines in 2021

Brooks Koepka is set to make his return to the PGA Tour this week at the Farmers Insurance Open, marking his first appearance since rejoining from LIV Golf.