by Booney » Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:51 am
Koepka going back to the PGA and the PGA has made a play at getting Smith, Rahm and De Chambeau back too.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/golf/exliv ... Uv4D6QxXSgSmith, two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and former world No.1 Jon Rahm have been given until February 2 to apply for reinstatement to the PGA Tour, if they are interested, after the ‘Returning Member Program’ was introduced to facilitate Koepka’s comeback.
The ‘Returning Member Program’ is only an option for players who have won a major championship or the Players Championship since the men’s game was split in two in 2022.
That means Smith is eligible courtesy of his triumphs at TPC Sawgrass and St Andrews that year.
“This is a one-time, defined window and does not set a precedent for future situations. Once the door closes, there is no promise that this path will be available again,” PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said in a letter to fans.
“We will continue to aggressively pursue anything that enhances the fan experience and makes the PGA Tour stronger.
If you want to go quickly, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.