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Last Friday it became official: Brooks Koepka is on the final entry list for the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open, placed between Jake Knapp and Matt Kuchar. Ranked just 246th in the world, Koepka is eligible thanks to his third PGA Championship win three years ago and the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program, which graciously welcomed the five-time major champion back and even featured him in advertising. Fans are highly interested in the 35-year-old’s first PGA Tour appearance since the 2022 Valspar Championship.
Here’s the @PGATOUR’s new season-long marketing campaign for 2026: “Where the Best Belong.” Brooks Koepka was a late add. Debuting today around @theamexgolf pic.twitter.com/uw2b9mQ7xW
— Josh Carpenter (@JoshACarpenter) January 22, 2026
With this entry, Koepka’s comeback to the PGA Tour establishment is official. The Floridian giant traveled to Torrey Pines today, feeling notably nervous but also eager for the week of truth and the reception he will receive. \”I’m aware that I have a lot of work to do with relationships with my colleagues. I know my LIV switch back then upset quite a few people,\” Koepka admitted in a recent phone interview. \”There will definitely be players happy and definitely players angry.\”
“There’s probably a mix of ‘We’re glad you’re back, welcome home’ and ‘You shouldn’t be here.’ I understand everyone’s perspective. I maybe should have paused for a year and I’m very thankful the Tour gave me this opportunity.”
Brooks Koepka
Wyndham Clark, who is also in the field, criticized Koepka’s return, but the comebackant said, \”If someone is upset, I have to rebuild those relationships.\” He plans to pursue private conversations away from the media. \”There is much more to Torrey Pines than just playing golf. I’m excited and will be relieved when this first week is behind me – including dealing with players, media, and some tougher conversations. But I look forward to those talks and want to have them.\”
“Brooks just has to be who he was when he left. No one should expect him to change to please others. I don’t think Brooks has to play pro-ams on Monday or walk the