Patrick Reed returns to the PGA Tour in summer 2026, officially leaving LIV Golf. Other players are also making the switch.
Patrick Reed Returns to the PGA Tour
Nine-time PGA Tour winner Patrick Reed is returning to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf. After relinquishing his membership in 2022 to play on the LIV Golf Tour, he has now offered his return to the PGA Tour.
\”After careful consideration, my family and I have decided that I will no longer play on the LIV Golf Tour. I am pleased to announce my return to the PGA Tour as a Past Champion for the 2027 season.\” He looks back positively on his time with LIV and emphasizes the importance of family in his decision to return: \”I enjoyed my time at LIV Golf. I’ve become a different person through the friendships I have made with players. Family is my priority and playing closer to them is what truly matters to me. I don’t get any days back.\”
His victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour also reinforced his decision. He realized how much he missed competing with others.
Return Circumstances
Starting this summer, he will be eligible to play as a non-member. The PGA Tour justifies the early return by stating that Reed gave up his membership in 2022 before any rules violations by playing on other tours occurred. Reed will be able to participate in PGA Tour events again from August 25, 2026, under the Past Champion category. He might also improve his PGA Tour status through the DP World Tour, where he remains an Honorary Lifetime Member. Participation in FedEx Cup events in the fall will require qualification or sponsor exemptions.
Like Brooks Koepka, returning under the Returning Member program, Reed, as a former Tour member returning to the PGA Tour, will be excluded from the Player Equity Program until 2030.
LIV Golf confirmed his departure with a statement saying no contract extension was reached but expressed gratitude for Reed’s efforts at the 4Aces Golf Club. They reiterated their stance to support players to play \”where and when they want\” and respect Reed’s decision.
Other Former LIV Players Return
Reed’s return is not an isolated case. Three other former LIV players—Kevin Na, Pat Perez, and Hudson Swafford—have regained their PGA Tour memberships but still have pending disciplinary matters.
While Perez and Swafford are eligible to compete again from January 1, 2027, the exact timing of Kevin Na’s return is still under review by the Tour.
— Patrick Reed (@PReedGolf) September 22, 2024