PGA Tour not considering return program for LIV Golf players
LIV Golf's bankruptcy filing has left the playing futures of some of the breakaway circuit's biggest names in doubt.
The PGA Tour is not contemplating a program to allow former LIV Golf players to return to the US-based circuit, according to CEO Brian Rolapp. This stance stands even after Brooks Koepka rejoined the PGA Tour in January following his departure from LIV Golf. Despite Koepka's successful return under a returning-member program, the PGA Tour is not considering a similar scheme for other LIV Golf players.
Rolapp emphasized the importance of accountability and discipline in maintaining the integrity of the PGA Tour. The organisation is focused on what is best for the league and expects all players to earn their spots through merit. LIV Golf recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, leaving the careers of some top players uncertain.
Major champions Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, among others, are among the top unsecured creditors, each owed over $5 million. Koepka's return to the PGA Tour resulted in him forfeiting potential equity in the PGA Tour's Player Equity Program, potentially losing between $50-85 million. LIV Golf, owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, aims to exit bankruptcy by early 2027.
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