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Last Friday it became official: Brooks Koepka is on the final entry list for the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open, positioned between Jake Knapp and Matt Kuchar. Although ranked only 246th in the world rankings, he is eligible thanks to his third PGA Championship win three years ago and the Returning Member Program of the PGA Tour, which has graciously welcomed the five-time major champion back and even already featured him in advertising. Fan interest for the 35-year-old’s first PGA Tour appearance since the 2022 Valspar Championship is expected to be very high.
Here’s the @PGATOUR’s new season-long marketing campaign for 2026: “Where the Best Belong.”
Brooks Koepka was a late add. Debuting today around @theamexgolf pic.twitter.com/uw2b9mQ7xW— Josh Carpenter (@JoshACarpenter) January 22, 2026
Koepka’s comeback in the PGA establishment is effectively official as he travels to Torrey Pines today, notably nervous and eager for the week of truth. “I know I have a lot of work to do on relationships with my colleagues. I’m aware I upset quite a few people with the LIV switch,” Koepka recently admitted in a phone interview. “There are definitely players who are happy, and definitely players who will be angry.”
“It’s probably a mix of ‘We’re glad you’re back, welcome home’ and ‘You shouldn’t be here.’ I understand everyone’s perspective. Maybe I should have taken a year off, and I’m very grateful the Tour has given me this chance.”
Brooks Koepka
Players like Wyndham Clark, who is also in the field, have expressed opinions. “If anyone is upset, I have to rebuild those relationships,” said the returning player. He plans to seek out private conversations without media around. “There’s much more at stake in Torrey Pines than just playing golf. I’m excited and will be relieved once this first week is behind me — dealing with players, media, and some difficult conversations. But I look forward to having these talks.”
“Brooks just needs to be the player he was when he left. No one should expect him to change to please others. I don’t think Brooks needs to play pro-ams on Monday or walk the driving range apologizing. He’s coming