Patrick Reed Is Making His Return To PGA Tour — But He’ll Have To Wait It Out

The LIV Golf exodus has officially become a trend.

Only days following his reveal that he was a free agent — this because of not yet inking a new deal with LIV Golf for 2026 — Patrick Reed took to social media Wednesday to announce his intention to make a return to the PGA Tour, the circuit he says he “was born to play.” (RELATED: President Trump Blasts Belichick HOF Snub As ‘Ridiculous,’ Rightfully Blames Mindset That Led To ‘Sissy’ Football)

“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,” read part of Reed’s statement.

“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.”

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… pic.twitter.com/LFq61njCrh

— Patrick Reed (@PReedGolf) January 28, 2026

Reed has become the second prominent major champion to depart LIV Golf in the offseason following Brooks Koepka, who returned to the PGA Tour earlier in Jan.

Unlike Koepka, who qualified for instant reinstatement under the PGA Tour’s Returning Members Program, Reed does not meet the criteria.

In a statement, the PGA Tour confirmed that Reed has applied for reinstatement in the past champion category for the 2027 campaign. As far as 2026 goes, he remains ineligible to play on the PGA Tour until Aug. 25 due to his resignation from Tour membership back in 2022 prior to joining LIV Golf. (RELATED: NFL World In State Of Chaos After Bill Belichick Reportedly Fails To Get Into Hall Of Fame)

The PGA also clarified that Reed, parallel with Koepka, is excluded from competing in the Player Equity Program into 2030. When it comes to Koepka, his exclusion has him losing around $50–$85 million, according to estimates per OutKick.

Reed, who has nine PGA Tour victories including the 2018 Masters championship, recently captured the DP World Tour’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Currently, he ranks second in the standings of the DP World Tour and could secure PGA Tour membership with a Top 10 finish in those rankings at the season’s conclusion.

Reed remains eligible to compete in all four of 2026’s majors after he finished third at the Masters in 2025.

Patrick Reed looks to reinstate his membership for the 2027 season.

He would be eligible to return to TOUR competition on Aug. 25, 2026.

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— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 28, 2026

Patrick Reed must be heavy in the stock market the way he’s playing the long game here … I can dig it.