Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV Golf start in 2026, Vijay Singh returns to the PGA Tour at 62, Charley Hull to launch her YouTube channel soon. The Back Nine.
Expected? Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season, starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain affiliated with the competing circuit but requires more family time. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level contests, something LIV hasn’t fully provided. He joined LIV in 2022 primarily due to injury concerns that made him question the continuation of his career and wanted a solid retirement fund. Therefore, skipping the last contractually required season is not surprising, though questions remain about whether he had to repay part of his guaranteed salary or if he remains the owner of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about which fairways Koepka will appear next. The DP World Tour would grant him immediate playing rights, perhaps with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance, reduced from lifetime bans previously imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Why hold grudges when every LIV returnee ultimately benefits the more powerful established tours? This question partly clears up as ESPN reporter Mark Schlabach revealed Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which lapsed after 2022.
Any suspension would expire in August, coinciding with the 2026 season’s conclusion at the Tour Championship from August 27–30. Koepka would be eligible for 2027 when the PGA Tour introduces approximately two dozen $20 million tournaments with limited, elite fields — the perfect comeback scenario for Koepka. PGA Tour Enterprises investors would likely welcome adding such a marquee name.
Jon Rahm recently speculated on the podcast \”Subpar\” that Koepka \”might need some time, but I think he’ll return to the PGA Tour. He’ll probably play at least the minimum, maybe the tournaments he prefers, the big ones. If he qualifies or gets in, he’ll play those too.\” Moreover, the PGA Tour’s board, player directors, and Tiger Woods-led competition committee—including Rory McIlroy, who advocates for Koepka’s reinstatement—might show leniency. A majority of fans seem to agree, according to a non-representative poll by \”Bunkered\” magazine.
DeChambeau Confirms LIV Golf Start for 2026
Bryson DeChambeau has officially confirmed he will compete in the LIV Golf League in 2026. His Crushers team, including Charles Howell III, Paul Casey, and Anirban Lahiri, continues into the league’s fifth season unchanged. Interestingly, no general contract extension has been announced for BDC, sparking speculation about behind-the-scenes arrangements to retain LIV’s most marketable star after Koepka’s departure.
Vijay Singh: Returning to the PGA Tour at 62
In a surprising move,