Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV start in 2026, Vijay Singh returns to PGA Tour at 62, Charley Hull launches YouTube channel. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives in high-level contests, had limited motivation with LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mostly to secure his retirement financials after injury concerns. The decision to forgo his final contracted season raises questions about potential buyouts or paybacks. He still owns his LIV team Smash GC, recently appointing Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation abounds about where Koepka will appear next: DP World Tour, potentially with a penalty, or PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance. The harsh lifetime bans imposed previously were softened. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been renewed after 2022.
DeChambeau confirms LIV start in 2026
Bryson DeChambeau officially confirmed he will compete in the LIV Golf League in 2026. His Crushers team featuring Charles Howell III, Paul Casey, and Anirban Lahiri enters its fifth season unchanged. However, DeChambeau has not announced a general contract extension, fueling speculation about negotiations behind the scenes to retain the league’s most marketable player following Koepka’s departure.
Vijay Singh returns to PGA Tour at 62
In a surprising move, three-time major winner Vijay Singh returns to the PGA Tour at 62. The Fijian uses his career money list exemption and will debut this week at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Singh has been competing on the PGA Tour Champions, winning five titles including the Senior Players Championship.
Tomorrow’s Golf League struggles without Woods
The second season opener of Tomorrow’s Golf League aired on ABC drew only 646,000 viewers, down from 919,000 on ESPN in its first season premiere. The league is struggling to retain momentum without Tiger Woods, whose appearances previously guaranteed high ratings. Co-founders Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley now face the challenge of finding a new star attraction. McIlroy and Tom Kim, Woods’ Jupiter teammate, have yet to fill that void.
Charley Hull to launch own YouTube channel
Following Bryson DeChambeau’s success with over three million subscribers, English Malbon ambassador Charley Hull announced a YouTube channel debuting this summer. Known for her outspoken style and bling-bling fashion, Hull revealed the plans during an appearance on fellow Malbon pro Jason Day’s channel \”The Lads\” before a Florida match. The channel will be titled \”The Sweet Spot.\”
Jason Day’s cryptic \”I’ve quit\” announcement
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