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OWGR grants limited world ranking points to LIV Golf
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The Official World Golf Ranking announced on February 3, 2026, that LIV Golf events will receive world ranking points starting with this week's season opener in Riyadh, marking a significant but restricted milestone for the Saudi-backed league. Only the top 10 finishers in each event will earn points, a decision that has drawn criticism from LIV for being unprecedented and unfair. The move addresses long-standing concerns over major championship eligibility while highlighting ongoing differences in league structures.
The PGA Tour has reinstated the memberships of Kevin Na, Pat Perez, and Hudson Swafford, following similar actions for Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed. These players, who defected to the LIV Golf circuit, must resolve outstanding disciplinary violations before returning. They will be eligible to compete starting January 1, 2027.
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Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has rejoined the PGA Tour via a special returning member program, marking the first significant defection from LIV Golf. The 35-year-old from Jupiter, Florida, notified the PGA Tour of his departure from LIV on December 23, 2025, and was reinstated on January 12, 2026. Koepka faces penalties including a $5 million charitable donation and ineligibility for certain earnings.