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Brooks Koepka Seeks PGA Tour Reinstatement After LIV Exit

1/11/2026

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Summary

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Brooks Koepka, professional golfer, has applied for reinstatement to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf.
He left LIV Golf on December 23, 2025, citing family priorities and noting eligibility for all four majors this year due to the 2023 PGA Championship win.
The PGA Tour requires a one-year sit-out after LIV events.
His reinstatement will involve disciplinary measures and input from the PGA Tour board, including player directors.

History

Historical Context

In June 2022, the PGA Tour suspended 17 players, including major champions like Brooks Koepka, for participating in the inaugural LIV Golf event, which was funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This led to a one-year sit-out policy for defectors and sparked ongoing legal disputes, including an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, highlighting tensions between traditional golf tours and emerging leagues.

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Story summary

Brooks Koepka, professional golfer, has applied for reinstatement to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf.
He left LIV Golf on December 23, 2025, citing family priorities and noting eligibility for all four majors this year due to the 2023 PGA Championship win.
The PGA Tour requires a one-year sit-out after LIV events.
His reinstatement will involve disciplinary measures and input from the PGA Tour board, including player directors.

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