First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh wants another go, Charley Hull will soon be on YouTube. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, speculation abounds regarding Koepka’s future on the fairways. After formally applying last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership—previously not extended after 2022—he faces no current suspension thanks to the ‘Returning Member Program’ allowing select LIV players immediate reinstatement. Koepka is expected to tee off at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in late January and will also participate in the WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.
DeChambeau Confirms LIV Start for 2026
Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau officially confirmed his participation in the LIV Golf League in 2026, with his Crushers team remaining with Charles Howell III, Paul Casey, and Anirban Lahiri for their fifth season. Interestingly, no general contract extension has been announced yet, fueling speculation on negotiations behind the scenes.
Vijay Singh Back on PGA Tour at 62
In a surprising move, three-time major winner Vijay Singh returns to the PGA Tour at age 62, leveraging an exemption due to his career money list position. He will start his comeback at the Sony Open in Hawaii this week, having previously won five titles including the Senior Players Championship on the PGA Tour Champions.
TGL Faces Weak TV Ratings in Second Season
The Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL) struggled in viewership without Tiger Woods, drawing only 646,000 viewers at the second season’s opening on ABC, a decline from 919,000 viewers during the premiere season on ESPN. The league’s founders, including Woods and Rory McIlroy, are seeking new marquee players as the simulator-based competition faces challenges sustaining momentum.
Charley Hull Launching YouTube Channel
Following in Bryson DeChambeau’s footsteps, English professional Charley Hull announced plans for her own YouTube channel, aiming to launch this summer. The 29-year-old Malbon ambassador made this revelation on the channel ‘The Lads’ during a friendly match against Jason Day ahead of the Grant Thornton Invitational.
Jason Day’s Cryptic Announcement
Jason Day has stirred curiosity with an Instagram post saying \”I’ve quit,\” without specifying what he has given up. Though skipping the Sony Open, he is registered for The American Express the following week. Fans speculate he might focus full-time on the recently launched YouTube channel \”The Lads.\”
New CEO for Ladies European Tour
Tom Phillips will become the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour on April 6, succeeding Alexandra Armas. With over 25 years in global golf and leisure industries, including roles with DP World Tour and the Hong Kong Golf Association, Phillips aims to strengthen the tour’s global reach and opportunities for women in golf.