Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV start in 2026, Vijay Singh makes a PGA Tour comeback at 62, Charley Hull to launch YouTube channel soon. The Back Nine.
Expected? Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the LIV Golf League for the 2026 season, beginning February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family, according to an official statement by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level contests — something he lacked in LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly for financial security due to injury concerns. Questions remain whether he had to repay part of his guaranteed salary or if he remains an owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which named Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will play next — DP World Tour where he would immediately be eligible, perhaps with a fine, or PGA Tour where he’d have to serve a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, following softened former lifetime bans. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.
DeChambeau Confirms LIV Start for 2026
Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau officially confirmed he will compete in the LIV Golf League in 2026. His Crushers team, including Charles Howell III, Paul Casey, and Anirban Lahiri, will enter the fifth season unchanged. Interestingly, DeChambeau has not announced a general contract extension, sparking further speculation behind the scenes.
Vijay Singh Returns to PGA Tour at 62
Surprising move: Vijay Singh returns to the PGA Tour at 62, utilizing his career money list exemption to start this week at the Sony Open in Hawaii. The three-time major winner has played on the PGA Tour Champions winning five titles, including the Senior Players Championship.
TGL Struggles in Season Two TV Ratings
Without Tiger Woods, the Tomorrow’s Golf League struggles in viewership. The opening day of Season Two on ABC attracted only 646,000 viewers, down from 919,000 on ESPN in Season One. The second match’s audience dropped further to 354,000. Woods’ presence was key for top ratings, and finding a new marquee player remains crucial for TGL organizers Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley.
Charley Hull to Launch Her Own YouTube Channel
Following Bryson DeChambeau’s successful YouTube presence with over three million subscribers, Charley Hull announced a new channel to debut this summer. The 29-year-old English golfer, known for her stylish and flamboyant off-course outfits, revealed the news during a recent appearance on the YouTube channel \”The Lads\” hosted by fellow pro Jason Day.
Jason Day’s Cryptic Announcement
Jason Day puzzled the golf community with a cryptic Instagram post saying \”I’ve quit,\” without further details. He is not quitting the