Story byPhoto by Stuart Franklin/Getty ImagesFilipe GuedesSun, January 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM UTC·3 min readBrooks Koepka parted ways with LIV Golf in December 2025, and there is no secret he has focused on getting back to the PGA Tour this year. He spent three years in the Saudi-backed league after joining in June 2022, picking up an individual title and helping Smash GC win a team championship along the way. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJust a month ago, Koepka cut ties with LIV. But he has not been quiet since then. The 35-year-old has already taken steps to return to the PGA Tour by reapplying for his membership, aiming to get back to where he built his career. At this stage, it is unclear what lies ahead for Koepka or for professional golf as a whole. The next steps could play a major role in shaping what comes next for both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Why Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour could be exactly what LIV Golf needPhoto by Luke Walker/Getty ImagesBut in reality, LIV Golf bosses should be hoping the PGA Tour does not put up too many barriers for Koepka’s comeback. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIf he is allowed back without a lengthy suspension, it could open the door for more players to make the switch to LIV, knowing they can still return down the line. This could become a new pathway for players: spend a few years with LIV, then head back to the PGA Tour when it suits them. That might not sound ideal at first glance, but compared to how things are now, it offers more flexibility and might even draw in higher-profile names over time. LIV’s current offseason has been disappointing by any measure. Not only have they missed out on major signings from the PGA Tour, but they have also lost one of their top draws in Koepka. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLIV have added Thomas Detry, Laurie Canter and Elvis Smylie.