Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour this week at Torrey Pines, making his first start since March 2022.

Koepka is competing under the Returning Member Program introduced earlier this month by PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp. 

Following his reinstatement earlier this month, Koepka spent time on the driving range on January 27, ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

As part of that return, his start at Torrey Pines signals a wider stretch of appearances. Beyond this week in San Diego, Koepka has also confirmed he will play the WM Phoenix Open, followed by the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

With caddie Ricky Elliott by his side, Koepka began preparations before heading out on a course he last played during the 2021 U.S. Open.

At Torrey Pines, Brooks Koepka will be part of a 147-man field that also features Xander Schauffele, J.J. Spaun, Justin Rose, Hideki Matsuyama, Keegan Bradley, and Ludvig Åberg, among others.

From there, Koepka’s past results at the Farmers Insurance Open include one made cut in four starts, with that appearance coming in 2015. 

In contrast, his record at Torrey Pines also shows a tie for fourth at the 2021 U.S. Open, played on the same course.

Koepka is back on the PGA Tour, but his return comes with costs tied to the Returning Member Program and its penalties.

All About Brooks Koepka Returning Member Program

Five-time major winner has made it back to the PGA Tour, but the return comes with defined costs. 

Under the Returning Member Program, Brooks Koepka is required to make a $5 million contribution to charity and will be excluded from the Player Equity Program for five seasons, spanning 2026 through 2030.

In terms of access, Koepka is eligible to compete in full-field events and The Players Championship through his existing multi-season winner’s exemption, which runs through the 2028 season. 

However, he must meet a minimum requirement of 15 starts in 2026. 

At the same time, Koepka will not receive sponsor exemptions into Signature Events and must earn entry through performance-based routes, including the Aon Next 10 or a top-30 position in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Written by

Aditi Singh

Edited by

Oajaswini Prabhu