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Last Friday it was officially confirmed: Brooks Koepka appears on the final field list for the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open, situated between Jake Knapp and Matt Kuchar. Currently ranked 246th in the Official World Golf Ranking, Koepka is eligible through his third PGA Championship win three years ago and the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program, which graciously readmitted the five-time major champion and even featured him in promotional campaigns. Fans’ interest is understandably high for the 35-year-old’s first PGA Tour start 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
Koepka’s comeback to the establishment is now official as he travels to Torrey Pines, feeling notably nervous yet eager about this ‘week of truth’—or more precisely, about how he will be received. “I know I have a lot of work to rebuild relationships with my peers. I’m aware that my LIV Golf switch upset quite a few players,” Koepka admitted recently in a phone interview. “There are definitely players who are happy and others who will be angry.”
“There’s probably a mix of ‘We’re glad you’re back, welcome home,’ and ‘You shouldn’t be here.’ I understand all perspectives. Maybe I should have taken a year off, and I’m very thankful the Tour gave me this chance.”
Brooks Koepka
Wyndham Clark, who is also in the field, expressed his views on Koepka’s return: “If anyone’s upset, I have to rebuild those relationships.” Koepka plans to seek private conversations away from media scrutiny. “There’s much more at stake than just playing golf at Torrey Pines. I’m excited and will be relieved once this first week is behind me—including dealing with players, media, and some challenging conversations. But I’m looking forward to having those talks.”
“Brooks just needs to be who he was when he left. We shouldn’t expect anyone to change just to please others. I don