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Four years ago, the golf world was shaken to its core with the emergence of LIV Golf. For the first time in professional golf, the PGA Tour had competition.

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'The dominoes are starting to fall': Brooks Koepka's return and what it means for the PGA Tour

Koepka's return this week at Torrey Pines and the news that Patrick Reed is also coming back gave the PGA Tour momentum as 2026 gets underway.

Patrick Reed News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Patrick Reed Announces His PGA Tour Return

With Brooks Koepka making the switch from LIV to PGA, there have been a lot of questions about other players’ LIV Golf status. Patrick Reed was a name

Golf News / ESPN / January 28

Valdes has cancer, halts first Korn Ferry season

Brendan Valdez, No. 2 in the PGA Tour University ranking last summer to earn a full exemption on the Korn Ferry Tour, posted on social media that he was diagnosed with primary mediastinal lymphoma and will step away from the tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

LIV Golf adds 10 spots to secured 'Lock Zone' as part of suite of changes

LIV Golf is adjusting its rules to increase the number of players who qualify for the next season, ensure performance has more immediate consequences and distribute points across the entire field.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

PGA Tour players react to Patrick Reed's return: 'Dominoes are starting to fall'

The day before Brooks Koepka tees it up in his return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open, another former major champion dropped a bombshell with Patrick Reed announcing Wednesday that he is also leaving LIV Golf, effective immediately.

Ludvig Aberg News / Field Level Media / January 28

Ludvig Aberg returns to Torrey Pines as most recent winner but not defending champ

Ludvig Aberg is back at Torrey Pines this week with a familiar mix of confidence and caution. The Swede arrives ranked No. 19 in the World Golf Ranking and, in a small Torrey quirk, is the most recent winner on the property -- even though he isn't the defending champion of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

2026 Season Win Count Starts For Scheffler

The 2026 PGA Tour season continued with its second tournament, The American Express. It was exactly what you would hope for not only as a golf fan, but a Tour athlete yourself.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

Brooks Koepka's return to PGA Tour in spotlight at Torrey Pines

All eyes will be on Brooks Koepka when he makes his first start in a non-major PGA Tour event in nearly four years Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open at La Jolla, Calif., outside San Diego.

Golf News / ESPN / January 28

LIV adds 10 secure spots, increases team money

LIV Golf announced several changes Wednesday, including the awarding of points to every player in the field, 10 additional secure spots, and more prize money for team results.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 28

Embarrassing LIV Golf graphic posted online

LIV Golf was already having a rough week with Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed deciding to return to the PGA Tour, but the rival golf league made it even worse with a promotion blunder you have to see to believe.

Rory McIlroy takes victory lap over LIV Golf

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

Scottie Scheffler sends a petrifying message to the PGA Tour

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Golf News / HITC / January 28

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.

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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.

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.

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