Patrick Reed will return to the PGA Tour in summer 2026, announcing his departure from LIV Golf. Other players are also making the switch.
The nine-time PGA Tour winner Patrick Reed is making his comeback from LIV Golf to the PGA Tour. After relinquishing his membership in 2022 and playing 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 excited to announce that I will return to the PGA Tour as a Past Champion for the 2027 season.\” He views his time at LIV positively and emphasizes the importance of family in his decision to return: \”I enjoyed my time at LIV Golf. I have become a different person through the friendships I have made with the players. Family is my priority, and playing closer to them is what truly matters. I can’t get days back.\”
His victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour also strengthened his decision. He realized how much he missed competing with others.
Details of the Return to the PGA Tour
Starting in summer, Reed will be eligible to compete as a non-member. The PGA Tour explains the early return by noting that Reed gave up his membership in 2022 before any rule violation occurred due to participation in other tours. From August 25, 2026, Reed will participate in PGA Tour events under the Past Champion category. Additionally, he may gain an improved PGA Tour status through the DP World Tour, where he remains an honorary Lifetime Member. Entry into FedEx Cup events in the fall will require qualifying or sponsor exemptions.
As with the Returning Member Program, under which Brooks Koepka is also returning, Reed will be excluded from the Player Equity Program until 2030 as a former tour member returning to the PGA Tour.
LIV Golf confirmed Reed’s departure with a statement: a contract extension was not reached, but they expressed gratitude for Reed’s contributions to the 4Aces Golf Club and reaffirmed their support for players playing where and when they choose, respecting Reed’s decision.
Other Former LIV Players Also 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 membership but still need to resolve pending disciplinary matters.
While Perez and Swafford are allowed to participate in tournaments again starting January 1, 2027, Kevin Na’s exact return date remains under review by the Tour.
— Patrick Reed (@PReedGolf) September 22, 2024