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Patrick Reed Leaves LIV Golf, Eyes PGA Tour Return
Major champion to compete on European tour with goal of rejoining PGA Tour in September
Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:47pm
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Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, has announced he is leaving the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour and plans to compete on the European tour for the rest of the year with the goal of returning to the PGA Tour as early as September. Reed, who is the second major champion to leave LIV Golf after Brooks Koepka, cited his desire to return to his "roots" on the PGA Tour.
Why it matters
Reed's departure from LIV Golf is significant as it represents another high-profile defection from the controversial breakaway tour. His decision to rejoin the PGA Tour also raises questions about the long-term viability of LIV Golf and the ongoing tensions between the two tours.
The details
Reed, who won the Dubai Desert Classic last week, announced his plans to leave LIV Golf and compete on the European tour, also known as the DP World Tour, for the rest of the year. This will allow him to regain his PGA Tour membership, which he resigned when he joined LIV Golf. The PGA Tour has outlined a path for LIV players to return, requiring them to wait one year from their last LIV appearance before being eligible to rejoin.
- Reed last played on the PGA Tour in August 2022 before joining LIV Golf.
- Reed will be eligible to return to the PGA Tour in September 2023, one year after his last LIV Golf appearance.
The players
Patrick Reed
A major champion who won the 2018 Masters, Reed is leaving the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour to compete on the European tour with the goal of returning to the PGA Tour as early as September 2023.
Brooks Koepka
A five-time major champion, Koepka is the other high-profile player to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour.
What they’re saying
“I'm a traditionalist at heart, and I was born to play on the PGA Tour, which is where my story began with my wife, Justine. I am very fortunate for the opportunities that have come my way and grateful for the life we have created. I am moving forward in my career, and I look forward to competing on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. I can't wait to get back out there and revisit some of the best places on earth.”
— Patrick Reed
What’s next
Reed will be eligible to return to the PGA Tour in September 2023, one year after his last LIV Golf appearance. He can play in the FedEx Cup Fall events if he receives a sponsor exemption, but cannot use his limited status as a past champion until 2027.
The takeaway
Reed's departure from LIV Golf represents another high-profile defection from the controversial breakaway tour, as players continue to weigh the allure of lucrative LIV contracts against the prestige and history of the PGA Tour. His decision to rejoin the PGA Tour also highlights the ongoing tensions between the two tours and the evolving landscape of professional golf.
