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Last Friday it was finally official: Brooks Koepka is on the final entry list for the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open, positioned between Jake Knapp and Matt Kuchar. Currently ranked 246th in the world, he is eligible to compete thanks to his third PGA Championship win three years ago and the Returning Member Program, which the PGA Tour has graciously activated for the five-time major champion and even featured him in ads. Fans are expected to show great interest in the 35-year-old’s first PGA Tour appearance since the 2022 Valspar Championship.
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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 Floridian travels to Torrey Pines today, mainly feeling nervous but also eager for his week of truth and anticipation regarding the reception he will receive. Koepka recently admitted in a phone interview that he knows he has a lot of relationship work ahead with his peers, acknowledging that his switch to LIV Golf at the time offended many. “There are definitely players who are happy, and definitely players who are mad,” he said.
“There’s probably a mix of ‘We’re glad you’re back, welcome home’ and ‘You shouldn’t be here.’ I understand everyone’s point of view. I probably should have taken a year off, and I’m very grateful the Tour has given me this opportunity.”
Brooks Koepka
Wyndham Clark, who is also in the field, criticized Koepka’s return, highlighting the need to rebuild relationships. Koepka expressed his intention to seek contact and have private conversations without media presence. “There’s much more to Torrey Pines than just playing golf. I’m excited and will be relieved when this first week is behind me — dealing with players, media, and some tougher discussions. But I’m looking forward to it and want to have these conversations.”
“Brooks just needs to be who he was when he left. No one should expect him to change to please others. I don’t think Brooks needs