Brian Rolapp outlines return conditions for LIV Golf players to PGA Tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp stated that players coming from LIV Golf can return to the PGA Tour but will have to earn their place through merit. Speaking before the 2026 Tour Championship, Rolapp emphasized the importance of maintaining the Tour's membership rules and competitive integrity. There are currently no plans for a special pathway for returning members like the one offered earlier this year. He acknowledged that while high-profile players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau could elevate the Tour, they, along with others, would need to return free of prior contractual obligations. The future of LIV Golf remains uncertain, influencing the return prospects for its players.
- •Rolapp confirms no special pathway for LIV Golf players to return.
- •Meritocracy is emphasized as a core principle of the PGA Tour.
- •Players must be free of contractual obligations to be considered for return.
- •Rolapp recognizes the star power of players like Rahm and DeChambeau.
- •Future of LIV Golf remains unclear, affecting its players' prospects.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Rolapp says LIV Golf players can return to PGA Tour, but they'll have to earn it
"PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp says LIV Golf players can return, but there are no plans for another special pathway back to membership.
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