Patrick Reed has left LIV Golf and has announced his plans to return to the PGA Tour this year as he looks to reinstate his membership for the 2027 season.
The nine-time PGA Tour winner dropped a bombshell last week when he revealed that he was not yet signed up for the 2026 LIV season. The 2018 Masters winner clinched his maiden DP World Tour title at the Dubai Desert Classic.
The American resigned his PGA Tour membership before violating any tour regulations and because of this he would be eligible to return to the PGA Tour from August 25th 2026 as a non member provided he does not participate in any other unauthorised events.
Reed, who did not meet the criteria for the Returning Member Programme like Koepka, would be eligible to participate in FedExCup Fall events as a non-member and could accept sponsor exemptions or participate in open qualifying for those tournaments.
He would then be able to reinstate his membership for the 2027 season but until that happens, he plans to play the bulk of his season on the DP World Tour, a tour he has regularly supported during his career and is a honorary lifetime member. The 35-year-old is in the field for the Bahrain Championship this week.
Reed said in a statement: “After careful thought and consideration, my family and I have decided that I will no longer compete on the LIV Golf Tour.
“I am excited to announce that I am returning to the PGA TOUR as a past champion member for the 2027 season and am eligible to begin competing in PGA TOUR events later this year.
“I will continue to compete and play as an Honorary Lifetime Member on the DP World Tour, which is something that I am truly honored and excited to do.
“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.
“I want to thank everyone involved for helping me make this decision. Over the last four years, I have learned a lot about myself, about who I am and who I am not, and for that I am forever grateful.
“To Dustin Johnson, The Aces, and LIV Golf, I want to thank you for the memories we shared and created together.
“To golf fans around the world, I just want to thank you all for your continued support over the years. I just ask that you respect the decision we have made for our family, our children, and our future. Thank you for your continued support.
Similar to anyone reinstated under the Returning Member Program, Reed would be ineligible to participate in the Player Equity Program through 2030.
“We feel this is an appropriately significant – and justified – financial consequence for former PGA TOUR members who are reinstated,” said Chief Competitions Officer Tyler Dennis and Chief Player Officer Jason Gore in a memo Wednesday to TOUR members. “We remain committed to strengthening the PGA TOUR, serving our fans and welcoming back players who wish to return – through a consistent, policy-based process.”
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