Patrick Reed will return to the PGA Tour in summer 2026, announcing his departure from LIV Golf. Other players follow suit.
Patrick Reed Returns to the PGA Tour
Nine-time PGA Tour winner Patrick Reed is making his comeback to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf. Having relinquished his PGA Tour membership in 2022 to play on the LIV Golf Tour, Reed 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.’ Reed spoke positively about his time at LIV Golf and emphasized his family’s importance in his decision to return: ‘I liked my time at LIV Golf. I have become a different person through the friendships I have made there. Family is my priority, and playing closer to them is what really matters to me. I do not get days back.’
His victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour also strengthened his decision, making him realize how much he missed competing with others.
Details of the Return
Starting this summer, Reed will be eligible to compete as a non-member. The PGA Tour explains his early return by stating that Reed had relinquished his membership in 2022 before any violation related to participation in other tours occurred. As a result, from August 25, 2026, Reed will participate in PGA Tour events under the Past Champion category. He may also improve his PGA Tour status through the DP World Tour, on which he remains an honorary lifetime member. To compete in FedEx Cup events in the fall, he will need to qualify or receive sponsor exemptions.
Similar to the Returning Member Program, which facilitated Brooks Koepka’s return, Reed will be excluded from the Player Equity Program until 2030 due to his former PGA Tour membership status.
LIV Golf confirmed Reed’s departure in a statement, expressing gratitude for his contribution to the 4Aces Golf Club. They emphasized their stance on supporting players to compete ‘where and when they want’ and respect Reed’s decision.
Other Former LIV Players Returning
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 face unresolved disciplinary matters. Perez and Swafford are set to return to tournaments starting January 1, 2027, while Kevin Na’s exact return date remains under review by the Tour.
— Patrick Reed (@PReedGolf) September 22, 2024