Patrick Reed is aiming to return to the PGA Tour after his contract with LIV Golf expires at the end of 2025. Reed and the PGA Tour announced Wednesday that he has applied to be reinstated as a tour member for the 2027 season.
Reed will compete on the DP World Tour as an Honorary Life Member in 2026 and will be eligible to compete in PGA Tour events as a non-member starting August 25, 2026, one year since he last participated in a LIV golf event. This will allow him to compete in the FedEx Cup in the fall of 2026, if he so chooses, either through a sponsor’s invitation or Monday’s qualifying.
Reed, who has won nine PGA Tour titles including the 2018 Masters, will earn past champion status on the PGA Tour in 2027.
He will aim to improve his status and move up the PGA Tour priority list through his recent performance on the DP World Tour. Winner at Hero Dubai Desert Classic At the beginning of the season. Players who finish in the top 10 of the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai rankings and do not already have PGA Tour status will earn membership for the following season.
Reed explained Wednesday why he decided to return to the PGA Tour.
“After careful consideration, my family and I have decided to no longer compete on the LIV Golf Tour. I am pleased to announce that I will be returning to the PGA Tour as a Past Champion Member for the 2027 season and have qualified to compete in PGA Tour events later this year. I will continue to compete and play as an Honorary Life Member of the DP World Tour, which is truly an honor and something I look forward to.”
“I’m a traditionalist at heart and was born to play on the PGA Tour. My story with my wife Justine started there. I’m very fortunate for the opportunities that have come my way and grateful for the life we’ve built. I’m moving forward in my career and looking 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 the planet.”
Reed becomes the second player to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour, along with Brooks Koepka. But Reed isn’t offered the same quick path back to play that Koepka was allowed under the deal. Unique settings for returning member program. made by koepka PGA Tour resumes this week However, Reed did not meet the same standards as Koepka as a recent major champion.
The PGA Tour noted that Reed declined membership in 2022 before transferring to LIV Golf, allowing him to return in 2027. Therefore, he did not violate PGA Tour rules. Like Koepka, as part of the terms of his return, he will not be eligible to participate in the player equity program until 2030.
