It's been four months since Brooks Koepka parted ways with LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour. After his departure, LIV Golf has been thrown into complete disarray. During this tumultuous time, Koepka had a word with his old colleagues.

The five-time major winner has quickly re-entered the fray, choosing to play alongside Shane Lowry for the unconventional team competition to be held at TPC Louisiana. But he still keeps track of his past employer.

"Yeah, I'm not there, so I can't speak for anything they're doing," said Koepka when asked about the current scenario in LIV. "I've talked to a few guys just through text, but that's it."

The Financial Times reported on Wednesday, April 22, that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was on the brink of reducing its financial backing. According to the reports, they invested over $5 billion into LIV Golf since its 2022 launch.

The timing seems to be crucial for Koepka's former team. There are eight events remaining on the LIV Golf calendar this season, including five in the United States.

"Everybody seems -- as long as everybody is okay, we're okay," Koepka added about the current situation in LIV Golf.

The organization’s U.K. wing, which oversees international tournaments, lost more than $460 million in 2024. CEO Scott O'Neil also noted earlier this year that LIV Golf is still 5 to 10 years from becoming profitable.

“We continuously review our priorities,” said Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the PIF’s governor, in an interview with state-owned broadcaster al-Arabiya.

An “emergency summit” involving LIV executives took place in New York earlier this week, according to The Daily Telegraph.

Brooks Koepka Remains Optimistic for the PGA Tour

Koepka showed up before sunrise as the first alternate at the RBC Heritage. Normally, that role involves waiting through the morning wave, taking a break, and then returning later. This time, however, there was no pause between groups.

Between the 41 straight tee times, Koepka was left waiting over seven hours before heading out without getting in. However, he is not brooding over the missed chances.

Instead, he is looking forward to playing with Lowry.

“I think the way Shane drives the ball, the way my iron play has been lately, and then Shane’s short game, I mean, I think it’s a pretty good combination,” Koepka said. “I like the way we’re going with him hitting off certain holes and me hitting off the other holes.”

He is strictly focused on the demands of competitive play during his comeback to the PGA Tour. Koepka thinks that performing consistently in tandem with Lowry is the only way for him to solidify his position for the rest of the year.

"Play good this week, and everything will take care of itself," Koepka said.

Koepka took the opportunity to return to the PGA Tour, but it came with a cost. He donated $5 million, with no equity shares for five years, no FedEx Cup bonus eligibility in 2026, and no access to $20 million signature events.

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Written by

Abhishek Sharma

Edited by

Soheli Tarafdar