Story byPhoto by Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesJordan HarrisTue, January 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM UTC·3 min readBrooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour has now been made official, with the pathway clear for him to play in the Farmers Insurance Open later this month. After Koepka’s departure from LIV Golf was confirmed in December, attention quickly turned to Brian Rolapp and the PGA Tour. Under previous rules, a suspension would have likely awaited him before any potential return. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut on Monday, it was revealed that Koepka will come back under the new Returning Member Program – and he might not be the only one. The Returning Member Program is available for anyone who won a major or The Players Championship between 2022 and 2025. There are conditions attached – in Koepka’s case, he’ll need to donate $5 million to charity as part of his reinstatement. Billy Horschel weighs in on the PGA Tour’s new Returning Member ProgramPhoto by Harry How/Getty ImagesIt means that Cameron Smith, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau could also return should they wish to, as long as they look to come back before February 2nd. But speaking on the Golf Channel, Billy Horschel insisted that this program offers the best way forward for all parties. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I don’t need any skin for them to come back.
