Patrick Reed returns to the PGA Tour in summer 2026, announcing his departure from LIV Golf. Other players follow suit.
Patrick Reed Returns to the PGA Tour
Nine-time PGA Tour winner Patrick Reed is returning from LIV Golf to the PGA Tour. After relinquishing his membership in 2022 and playing on the LIV Golf Tour, he has now offered his return to the PGA Tour.
“After careful consideration, my family and I decided that I will no longer play on the LIV Golf Tour. I am pleased to announce that I will return to the PGA Tour as a Past Champion for the 2027 season.” He views his time at LIV positively and emphasized the importance of family in his decision to return: “I enjoyed my time at LIV Golf. I have become a different person through the friendships I found with the players. Family is my priority, and playing closer to them is what really matters to me. I don’t get those days back.”
His victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour also reinforced his decision. He realized how much he missed competing with others.
Details of the Return
Starting in summer, he will be eligible to play as a non-member. The PGA Tour states that Reed’s early return is justified because he gave up his membership before any rule violation caused by participation in other tours occurred. Reed will participate in PGA Tour events again from August 25, 2026, through the Past Champion category. He may also achieve an improved PGA Tour status through the DP World Tour, where he remains an honorary Lifetime Member. Participation in FedEx Cup events in the fall will require qualification or sponsor exemptions.
As with the Returning Member Program, through which Brooks Koepka returns, Reed as a former tour member returning to the PGA Tour will be excluded from the Player Equity Program until 2030.
LIV Golf confirmed Reed’s departure in a statement. A contract extension was not concluded, but they are grateful for Reed’s contribution at the 4Aces Golf Club. They emphasized their stance to support players to play “where and when they want” and respect Reed’s decision.
Other Former LIV Players Also Return
Reed’s return is not an isolated case. Three other former LIV players—Kevin Na, Pat Perez, and Hudson Swafford—have also regained their PGA Tour memberships but still need to resolve outstanding disciplinary issues.
While Perez and Swafford will be able to participate in tournaments again from January 1, 2027, Kevin Na’s exact return date is still under review by the Tour.