Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV Golf 2026 start; Vijay Singh returns at 62; Charley Hull launches YouTube channel. The Back Nine.
Brooks Koepka, five-time major winner, has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh, stating he needs more family time. LIV CEO Scott McNeil announced the decision was mutual, but speculation continues regarding Koepka’s future playing tours. After joining LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and securing financial stability, Koepka is now rumored to be contemplating a return to the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour, possibly following the end of his one-year PGA Tour suspension in August. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally requested to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, signaling a potential comeback.
DeChambeau Confirms LIV Start for 2026
Bryson DeChambeau has officially confirmed his participation in the LIV Golf League in 2026. His team, the Crushers, which includes Charles Howell III, Paul Casey, and Anirban Lahiri, will enter their fifth season unchanged. However, no general contract extension has been announced, fueling speculation behind the scenes.
Vijay Singh Returns to PGA Tour at 62
In a surprising move, three-time major champion Vijay Singh from Fiji is returning to the PGA Tour at age 62, utilizing an exemption based on his career earnings. He will start this week at the Sony Open in Hawaii after claiming five titles on the PGA Tour Champions.
TGL Struggles in TV Ratings without Tiger Woods
The Tomorrow’s Golf League has seen a decline in TV ratings in its second season, with only 646,000 viewers tuning in for the opening day on ABC, compared to 919,000 for its debut season on ESPN. The absence of Tiger Woods, who drove strong viewership in season one, poses a challenge for sustaining momentum. TGL creators Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley face pressure to find a new standout star.
Charley Hull Announces Upcoming YouTube Channel
Following Bryson DeChambeau’s success with over three million YouTube subscribers, English pro Charley Hull announced plans to launch her own channel this summer. Known for her flamboyant style, Hull revealed the news during an appearance on fellow pro Jason Day’s YouTube series, \”The Lads,\” teasing the channel title \”The Sweet Spot.\”
Jason Day’s Cryptic Announcement
Jason Day has left the golf community puzzled after posting \”I’ve quit\” on Instagram, without clarifying what he quit. Speculation suggests he might focus full-time on the \”The Lads\” YouTube channel rather than leaving the PGA Tour, as he is still scheduled for upcoming events.
New CEO for the Ladies European Tour
Tom Phillips, with over 25 years of global golf industry experience and current DP World Tour director for the Middle East, has been appointed CEO of the Ladies European Tour effective April 6. Phillips aims to strengthen the tour’s global reach and