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Last Friday, it was finally official: Brooks Koepka is on the final entry list for the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open, ranking 246th in the Official World Golf Ranking. However, he is eligible to play due to his third PGA Championship win three years ago and the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program, which welcomed the five-time major winner back and has even featured him in ads. Fans are eagerly anticipating the 35-year-old Floridian’s first PGA Tour appearance since the 2022 Valspar Championship.
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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 establishment is now official. The Florida giant travels to Torrey Pines today, feeling especially nervous and excited for the week of truth and the reception. In a recent phone interview, Koepka admitted, “I know I have a lot of work to do rebuilding relationships with my peers. I know switching to LIV back then upset a lot of people. There are definitely players who are happy, and definitely players who will be angry.”
“There is probably a mix of ‘We’re glad you’re back, welcome home’ and ‘You shouldn’t be here.’ I understand everyone’s perspective. I possibly should have taken a year off, and I am very grateful the Tour gave me this opportunity.”
Brooks Koepka
For example, Wyndham Clark, who is also in the field, stated, “If someone is upset, I have to rebuild those relationships.” Koepka aims to seek contact intentionally and have private discussions without prying media ears and microphones. “There is much more going on in Torrey Pines than just playing golf. I’m excited and will be relieved when this first week is over, including dealing with players, media, and some tough conversations. But I’m looking forward to it and want to have these talks.”
“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 needs to play pro-ams on Monday or