Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, finishing tied for 56th amid positive fan support after four years on LIV Golf. The five-time major champion expressed relief at the warm welcome, despite a subdued performance. He now heads to the Phoenix Open, where he has won twice before.
Brooks Koepka made his PGA Tour comeback at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, marking his first appearance since leaving for LIV Golf in 2022. The event, held last week before February 4, 2026, saw Koepka finish tied for 56th, 19 shots behind the winner, after struggling with his putter and not recording his first birdie until the 18th hole of the opening round. Despite the modest result, Koepka described the week as feeling like a 'dream' due to the supportive reception from fans and the tour.
"There’s always that little voice in the back of your head," Koepka said prior to the tournament, referring to uncertainties about his PGA Tour pathway after being released from his LIV contract. He admitted to feeling nervous but was grateful for the nearly all-positive response, which relieved his concerns about potential backlash.
Koepka's return follows a period of chasing 'Saudi riches' on LIV, where he did not win any events last year. Now freed to compete on the PGA Tour, he focuses on rebuilding form. His next stop is the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona, a boozy and chaotic event he has embraced in the past, winning in 2021 and finishing third in 2022.
"I enjoy the chaos," Koepka said. "It’s fun... There’s always something to see, but it’s a fun week."
Meanwhile, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who skipped last week's event, arrives at Phoenix Open aiming for a third straight PGA Tour victory. Scheffler won the tournament in 2022 and defended his title the following year, though he tied for 25th in 2025 after a hand injury. "Lots of good memories," Scheffler noted.
Koepka's reception highlights shifting dynamics in professional golf, with PGA Tour leadership, including CEO Brian Rolapp and Rory McIlroy, supportive of returning players from LIV.