Patrick Reed has officially announced his departure from LIV Golf and has applied to rejoin the PGA Tour. He joins several other golfers looking to return to the traditional tour system.
Just a few days ago, Reed had stated that he planned to compete in LIV Golf in 2026 after winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic tournament, emphasizing that contract negotiations were ongoing.
However, Reed later changed his position, announcing his desire to return after the PGA Tour opened a reinstatement program for LIV players.
"I am a traditionalist at heart and was born to play on the PGA Tour," Reed wrote on social media. "My golf journey started there, and I am eager to compete on both the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour."
Reed, a nine-time PGA Tour champion and 2018 Masters winner, is one of the most recognized and controversial figures in professional golf. In the past, accusations regarding his on-course behavior have reached legal levels, although these claims were later dismissed.
Currently ranked 29th in the World Golf Ranking, Reed is expected to primarily compete on the DP World Tour in 2025, which allows him to participate in all four major tournaments. Under LIV Golf rules, he can only return to the PGA Tour after August 2026 and can restore his full membership in 2027.
According to PGA Tour rules, Reed will not be able to participate in the Player Equity Program until 2030, but he is eligible to play in this year's Presidents Cup tournament.
Several other LIV Golf players, including Pat Perez, Kevin Na, and Hudson Swafford, have also applied to return to the PGA Tour, with their possible return date planned for 2027.
