Patrick Reed will return to the PGA Tour in summer 2026, announcing his departure from LIV Golf. Other players are also switching back.
Nine-time PGA Tour winner Patrick Reed is making a comeback to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf. He had resigned his PGA Tour membership in 2022 to play on the LIV Golf Tour but 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 be returning to the PGA Tour as a Past Champion for the 2027 season.” Reed spoke positively about his time at LIV and emphasized the importance of family in his decision to return: “I liked 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 to me. I can’t get those days back.”
His victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour also reinforced his decision, as he realized how much he missed competing with others.
Details of the Return
Starting summer 2026, Reed will be eligible to compete as a non-member. The PGA Tour states that his early return is justified because he gave up his membership before any rules were violated by playing on other tours. From August 25, 2026, he will participate in PGA Tour events under the Past Champion category. He may also improve his PGA Tour status through the DP World Tour, where he remains an honorary lifetime member. Participation in the FedEx Cup events in autumn will require qualification or sponsor exemptions.
As with the Returning Member Program, through which Brooks Koepka is also coming back, Reed is excluded from the Player Equity Program until 2030 due to his previous membership status.
LIV Golf confirmed his departure with a statement saying that no contract renewal was reached but expressed gratitude for Reed’s contributions to the 4Aces Golf Club. They also emphasize their support for 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. There are developments involving three other former LIV players: Kevin Na, Pat Perez, and Hudson Swafford have regained their PGA Tour memberships but still have outstanding disciplinary issues to resolve. Perez and Swafford are eligible to compete again starting January 1, 2027, while the exact return date for Kevin Na is still under review by the Tour.
— Patrick Reed (@PReedGolf) September 22, 2024