Patrick Reed is on his way back to the PGA Tour. Although the 2018 Masters winner left the American circuit for LIV, he expects a warm welcome back from his PGA Tour counterparts. 

Having left the PGA Tour in 2022, the 35-year-old also parted ways with LIV earlier this year. Currently serving a suspension, Reed is set to be back in August, and he admitted to doing things the right way.

“I mean, it's always important. You know, I felt like when I really looked at it and sat down and made the decision for what I thought was best for not just myself, my family, and everything in my career to be able to come back and play on the PGA Tour. I wanted to do it the right way,” Reed told Golf Channel at the US Open this week.

“I did my time on sitting out and, you know, come back and earn my spot back out here rather than just come back and be given a spot,” he added.

Reed avoided a permanent ban as he had voluntarily resigned from the PGA Tour before his shift to the team-based league. 

However, the 35-year-old was assigned a one-year suspension for featuring in unauthorized tournaments. The annual ban shall run its course till August 25, 2026. 

Following that, Reed can compete on the American circuit as a non-member. From 2027, the 9-time PGA Tour winner will be eligible to be a full member.

“I feel like because of that and doing it the right way, I mean, I hope that and it kind of seems like that not only just the players, but also the people part of the PGA Tour are happy to have me back, especially the way I'm doing it,” Reed said.

Reed was not eligible for the Returning Members Program, unlike 5-time major winner Brooks Koepka.

The Texas golfer had to take the long route back and will also not be a part of the Player Equity Program until 2030.

Meanwhile, Koepka made his return earlier this year. Let’s look back at what he said on his return.

Koepka on his return

Just like Reed, Koepka also cared about the fans, and the other PGA Tour players would react to his return. 

However, he was unsure of the reception he would receive, unlike Reed, who’s gearing up for a warm welcome.

“Just wanted a warm reception. Just like everybody else, you walk into a room nobody wants to feel exiled, they just want to be loved. I mean, that’s human nature I think,” Koepka said on his return.

Although Koepka returned, the former LIV golfer had to sign up for some conditions. He agreed to forfeit five years of equity from the PGA Tour's Player Equity Program. 

On top of that, the 5-time major winner has agreed to make a $5 million charitable donation.

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Written by

Avishek Sarkar

Edited by

Suyashdeep Sason