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Patrick Reed Leaving LIV Golf, Returning to PGA Tour
2018 Masters champion can rejoin PGA Tour in September after stint with Saudi-backed league
Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:39pm
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After careful consideration, former Masters champion Patrick Reed has announced that he will no longer compete on the LIV Golf Tour and is returning to the PGA Tour as a past champion member for the 2027 season. Reed can start playing in PGA Tour events as early as September, though he cannot use his limited status as a past champion until 2027. His decision comes a day before Brooks Koepka plays in his first event since leaving LIV last month.
Why it matters
Reed's departure from LIV Golf is another high-profile defection from the Saudi-backed league, which has faced ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining top talent. His return to the PGA Tour also highlights the continued strength of the PGA product and the appeal for players to rejoin the established tour.
The details
Reed can play in the FedEx Cup Fall events starting in September if he receives a sponsor exemption, but cannot use his past champion status until 2027. He also has the opportunity to earn a full PGA Tour card by finishing in the top 10 of the Race to Dubai standings on the DP World Tour. Upon his return, Reed will not be eligible to receive shares in the PGA Tour's Player Equity Program through 2030, similar to the terms of Brooks Koepka's return.
- Reed can return to the PGA Tour in September for the start of the fall tournaments.
- LIV Golf begins its fifth season in one week in Saudi Arabia.
The players
Patrick Reed
A 2018 Masters champion who is leaving the LIV Golf Tour to return to the PGA Tour as a past champion member for the 2027 season.
Brooks Koepka
A professional golfer who left LIV Golf last month and is playing in his first event since then.
Xander Schauffele
A professional golfer who believes players are wanting to come back to the PGA Tour after the split with LIV Golf.
Dustin Johnson
The captain of the 4 Aces team in LIV Golf, which will need to replace Patrick Reed.
Thomas Detry
A professional golfer who is a new addition to the 4 Aces team in LIV Golf.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour highlights the continued strength of the established tour and the challenges the Saudi-backed league has faced in retaining top talent. Reed's polarizing reputation and history of controversies will also be a storyline as he rejoins the PGA Tour.
