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Watson Criticizes PGA for Koepka's Controversial Return

4/12/2026

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Tom Watson criticized the PGA Tour's decision to reinstate Brooks Koepka, a LIV Golf defector, saying it undermines the tour's integrity.
He said the tour broke its promise to ban LIV players for life and proposed a one-year Korn Ferry Tour stint before Koepka returns.
Koepka acknowledged Watson's comments and said the Returning Member Program allowed his return after paying penalties.

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Tom Watson criticized the PGA Tour's decision to reinstate Brooks Koepka, a LIV Golf defector, saying it undermines the tour's integrity.
He said the tour broke its promise to ban LIV players for life and proposed a one-year Korn Ferry Tour stint before Koepka returns.
Koepka acknowledged Watson's comments and said the Returning Member Program allowed his return after paying penalties.