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00:00The PGA Tour announces Brooks Koepka reinstatement decision.
00:05In a dramatic turn that promises to shake up the PGA Tour just as the 2026 season gets underway,
00:10Brooks Koepka is officially making his return, and not quietly.
00:15After nearly two years away, under the Leave Golf banner,
00:18the five-time major champion is set to tee it up at the Farmers Insurance Open at the end of January,
00:23under a new and highly scrutinized initiative, the PGA Tour's returning member program.
00:28Brooks Koepka's return reflects both redemption and reform,
00:31as the PGA Tour introduces a new reinstatement pathway for players who have been absent for at least two years
00:37and have won a major or players' championship within the past four seasons.
00:42The policy signals a strategic effort to protect the Tour's identity
00:46while reopening the door to elite talent following the disruption caused by Leave Golf.
00:51Koepka confirmed his Leave split in December, reportedly leaving a year on his contract,
00:55which helped prompt procedural changes at Tour headquarters.
00:59Re-entry comes at a steep cost, a required $5 million charitable donation,
01:05forfeiture of up to $85 million in FedExCup bonus earnings,
01:09and a five-year ban from the new player equity program.
01:13The message is clear.
01:14Returnees are welcome, but accountability is mandatory.
01:17Koepka acknowledged he has
01:19A lot of work to do, repairing relationships with players and fans.
01:23Jordan Spieth said performance matters more than apologies.
01:27While bracing for awkward moments and tough conversations,
01:30Koepka remains quietly confident, determined to earn back respect, through strong play.
01:36With DeChambeau, Rahm, and Smith also eligible before a February 2nd deadline,
01:42Koepka's return may signal a broader shift.
01:44Exempt through 2028 and now eligible for Team USA, President's Cup, and TGL play,
01:50his reintroduction will be closely watched by fans, sponsors, and peers.
01:54More than a comeback,
01:56Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour's evolving future.
02:00Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:01Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:01Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:01Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:01Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:02Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:02Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:03Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:04Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:05Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:06Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
02:07Koepka's move is a litmus test for the PGA Tour.
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