Patrick Reed leaves LIV Golf after Brooks Koepka exit as former Masters champion eyes PGA Tour return

Patrick Reed has officially walked away from LIV Golf, sending shockwaves through the Saudi-backed league. The 2018 Masters winner confirmed his exit on Wednesday, just weeks after Brooks Koepka also left LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour. This marks another major setback for the breakaway tour, which is already under pressure. Reed had hinted at this move last weekend. He revealed that his contract with LIV Golf had ended and said there was no promise he would sign a new deal before the 2026 season began. Now, that hint has turned into a clear decision.The American golfer will not return to the PGA Tour right away as a full member. However, the PGA Tour has confirmed that Patrick Reed will be allowed to play as a non-member starting in August 2026. His full return as a past champion member is set for the 2027 season. In the meantime, Reed plans to play on the DP World Tour after winning the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. This move follows Brooks Koepka’s recent return and raises fresh questions about LIV Golf’s future and its ability to keep top players.

Patrick Reed confirms LIV Golf exit and outlines PGA Tour and DP World Tour return plan

Patrick Reed joined LIV Golf in 2022 but has now decided to move on. In a clear statement, he explained why he is leaving and what comes next.“After careful thought and consideration, my family and I have decided that I will no longer compete on the LIV Golf Tour,” Reed said.He confirmed his long-term plan to return to the PGA Tour, adding, “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.”Reed also shared his connection to traditional golf, saying, “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.”While waiting for his PGA return, Reed will play on the DP World Tour. He said, “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.”Reed thanked LIV Golf before leaving. “To Dustin Johnson, The Aces, and LIV Golf, I want to thank you for the memories we shared and created together,” he said.The PGA Tour also confirmed his status in a statement: “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.”The tour added that Reed can compete as a non-member from August 25, 2026, according to the PGA Tour.LIV Golf, however, takes another hit. Losing both Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed weakens the league’s star power, even as it continues talks for world ranking points and broadcast deals.