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Last Friday it was officially confirmed: Brooks Koepka is on the final entry list for the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open, positioned between Jake Knapp and Matt Kuchar. Only 246th in the world rankings, but eligible thanks to his third PGA Championship win three years ago and the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program that welcomed the five-time major winner back and even featured him in advertising. Fans’ interest in the 35-year-old’s first PGA Tour start 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 to the golf establishment is now official; the Florida native is traveling today to Torrey Pines and, above all, is quite nervous about the week of truth — or let’s say, very curious about the reception. “I know I have a lot of work to do rebuilding relationships with my peers. I understand that my move to LIV then upset many,” Koepka recently admitted in a phone interview. “There are definitely players who are happy, and definitely players who will be angry.”
“There’s probably a mixture 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 opportunity.”
Brooks Koepka
For example, Wyndham Clark, who is also playing the event. “If anyone is upset, I have to rebuild those relationships,” said the returning player. He intends to seek contact intentionally and hold private conversations away from curious media ears and microphones. “Torrey Pines is about more than just playing golf. I’m excited and will be glad to get this first week behind me — including dealing with players, media, and some tougher conversations. But I’m really looking forward to these talks.”