Koepka's Comeback: A Fresh Start or Just a Business Move?
USATue Jan 13 2026
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Brooks Koepka is making a big return to the PGA Tour. This is after leaving for LIV Golf back in 2022. Some people are not happy about it. They think he should face bigger punishments. Others just accept it as part of the game.
Jordan Spieth, a fellow golfer, has some thoughts on this. He thinks Koepka doesn't need to apologize to everyone. Spieth believes Koepka should just focus on playing good golf. This is a simple and straightforward approach.
Koepka left the PGA Tour for a lot of money. He got a huge paycheck from LIV Golf. Now, he's coming back. He has agreed to some conditions. He will give $5 million to charity. He will also give up a lot of potential earnings. This includes not getting any bonus payments in 2026.
Koepka knows his return won't be easy. He expects tough conversations with other players and the media. He's a bit nervous but also excited. He wants to have those conversations and move on.
The PGA Tour has a new program for returning members. Koepka is one of the first to join. He will have to work his way back into the big tournaments. His first stop will be the Farmers Insurance Open. Then, he will play in the WM Phoenix Open, a tournament he has won twice before.
This situation shows how golf is changing. Players are moving between tours for different reasons. It's not just about the money. It's also about where they want to play and who they want to play with.