Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV Golf 2026 start, Vijay Singh returns to PGA Tour at 62, Charley Hull to launch YouTube channel soon. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season, which begins on February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major champion intends to stay involved with the rival tour but needs more time for his family, according to an amicable agreement stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, speculations abound as Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level tournaments, something he lacked in LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 primarily due to injury concerns and to secure a solid financial future. It is no surprise he skipped the last contracted season, though questions remain whether he had to repay part of his guaranteed salary or buy out of his contract. Koepka also remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, which has appointed Talor Gooch as its new captain.
Much speculation surrounds which tours Koepka might join next: the DP World Tour, where he might play immediately, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance. Former Commissioner Jay Monahan reduced the lifetime suspensions to limited penalties. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally reapplied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the tour.
An eventual suspension would expire in August 2026, coinciding with the conclusion of the season at the Tour Championship from August 27 to 30. Koepka would be eligible for the 2027 season, which is slated to feature about two dozen $20-million tournaments with limited, highly competitive fields, providing an ideal comeback moment for the golfer. PGA Tour Enterprises investors would likely welcome a star of his caliber.
\”He may need some time, but I think he will return to the PGA Tour,\” Jon Rahm recently said on the \”Subpar\” podcast. \”He’ll probably play at least the minimum and the events he likes—big ones. If he qualifies or gets invites for the highest-profile tournaments, he’ll play those too.\” Moreover, suspension decisions involve the board, player directors, and the competition committee led by Tiger Woods and follow Rory McIlroy’s recommendation to reinstate Koepka immediately. A majority of fans apparently agree, according to a non-representative poll by \”Bunkered\” magazine.
DeChambeau confirms LIV Golf start in 2026
Bryson DeChambeau officially confirmed he will compete in the LIV Golf League in 2026. His Crushers team, featuring Charles Howell III, Paul Casey, and Anirban Lahiri, will enter their fifth season unchanged. Interestingly, DeChambeau has not announced a general contract extension, prompting speculation about behind-the-scenes deals to retain him as LIV’s top marketable player after Koepka’s departure.
Vijay Singh returns to PGA Tour at age 62
In a surprising move, Vijay Singh is returning to the PGA Tour at 62 years old. The three-time major