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Last Friday it became official: Brooks Koepka is on the final entry list for the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour, sandwiched between Jake Knapp and Matt Kuchar. Currently ranked 246th in the world, Koepka is eligible to play thanks to his third PGA Championship win three years ago and the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program, which has even featured him in promotional material. Fans’ interest in the 35-year-old’s first PGA Tour appearance since the 2022 Valspar Championship is understandably high.
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Brooks Koepka was a late add. Debuting today around @theamexgolf pic.twitter.com/uw2b9mQ7xW— Josh Carpenter (@JoshACarpenter) January 22, 2026
With this entry, Koepka’s comeback to the PGA Tour establishment is official. The Florida native travels today to Torrey Pines, feeling mostly quite nervous for his week of truth; or rather, eager for the reception he might receive. \”I know I have a lot of work ahead to rebuild relationships with my colleagues. I know that my switch to LIV back then upset some people,\” Koepka admitted in a recent phone interview. \”There are definitely players who are happy, and definitely players who will be angry.\”
\”There is probably a mix of ‘We’re glad you’re back, welcome home’ and ‘You shouldn’t be here.’ I understand everyone’s viewpoint. Maybe I should have taken a year off and I’m very grateful that the Tour has given me this chance.\”
Brooks Koepka
Wyndham Clark, who is also in the field, criticized Koepka’s return. \”If someone is upset, I have to rebuild those relationships,\” said the returnee. He intends to seek contact consciously and hold private talks away from curious media ears and microphones. \”There’s more at stake at Torrey Pines than just playing golf. I’m excited and will be glad when this first week is behind me—including dealing with players, media, and some tough conversations. But I look forward to having these talks.\”
\”Brooks just needs to be the guy he was when he left. No one should expect him to change to please others. I don’t think Brooks