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Koepka met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since his reinstatement to the PGA Tour
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour return.
Direct answer
- Brooks Koepka is slated to return to the PGA Tour in January 2026 under the Tour’s Returning Member Program, with his first events likely the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines and the WM Phoenix Open. This marks his comeback after leaving LIV Golf and eligibility restrictions were adjusted by the Tour’s new program.[1][2][3]
Context and details
- The PGA Tour reinstated Koepka’s membership, allowing him to compete as a Returning Member beginning late January 2026, and he confirmed plans to play early in the year.[2][5]
- Koepka has discussed feeling nervous but grateful about the return, emphasizing family considerations and rebuilding relationships on the Tour. He has noted initial nerves in his reintroduction press availability and has spoken about reaching out to peers, including Tiger Woods, during the process.[3][4][5]
What to watch next
- Performance in early 2026 events (Farmers Insurance Open, WM Phoenix Open) will signal how quickly Koepka settles back into PGA Tour competition and formats with the help of the Returning Member Program.[1][2]
- Reactions from other players and Tour members may give insight into how the reintegration is viewed within the broader Tour community.[5][9]
Illustration
- Koepka’s week at Torrey Pines for his first full PGA Tour week since 2022 serves as a focal point of the return narrative, with media sessions and fan reception highlighting the transition.[3]
Sources
- Golf Monthly: Koepka’s immediate return confirmed and first appearances scheduled[1]
- Sky Sports: Koepka to make PGA Tour comeback this month under Returning Member Program[2]
- PGA Tour: Koepka ready for new chapter in return to PGA Tour[3]