Another high-profile LIV Golf player announced he won’t return to the LIV Golf league in 2026.
Patrick Reed, who won the DP World Tour’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic last week, announced Wednesday he was not going to re-sign with the league, instead choosing return to the PGA Tour as a past champion member for the 2027 season. He will eligible to compete in Tour events later this year.
“After careful thought and consideration, my family and I have decided that I will no longer compete on the LIV Golf Tour,” Reed said in an Instagram post.
“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. 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. I want to thank everyone involved for helping me make this decision. Over the last four years, I have learned a lot about myself, about who I am and who I am not, and for that I am forever grateful. “To Dustin Johnson, The Aces, and LIV Golf, I want to thank you for the memories we shared and created together. To golf fans around the world, I just want to thank you all for your continued support over the years. I just ask that you respect the decision we have made for our family, our children, and our future. Thank you for your continued support.”
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Reed won one tournament while competing for LIV Golf. On Sunday after his win, he revealed he had not re-signed with the league ahead of the 2026 season.
Now, his plans are to return to the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour also put out a statement, saying, “Patrick Reed has informed the PGA Tour of his desire to return. A nine-time PGA Tour winner, he is seeking reinstatement of his PGA Tour membership for the 2027 season. As a result of resigning his membership in 2022 prior to violating any PGA Tour Regulations, Patrick is eligible to compete on the PGA Tour as a non-member beginning Aug. 25, 2026. He may also pursue improved PGA Tour status via the DP World Tour.
“Similar to anyone reinstated under the Returning Member Program, any former PGA Tour member returning to the PGA Tour would be ineligible for participation in the Player Equity Program through 2030.”
Reed last PGA Tour win came five years ago this week at the Farmers Insurance Open. His biggest win came in 2018, when he slipped on the green jacket after winning the Masters.
Reed will be eligible to compete in any of the FedEx Cup Fall events as a sponsor exemption. And as mentioned, he can earn his full playing privileges back for 2026 via the Race to Dubai. Reed currently sits second in the rankings after his Rolex Series event win.
As for 2026, Reed will play a heavy DP World Tour schedule as he tries to finish in the top 10 of the Race to Dubai. Doing so would secure his PGA Tour card back in November, giving him full status in 2027 instead of just past champion member.
Article originally appeared on: Golfweek.usatoday.com