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PGA Tour considers future of Bubba Watson and Anthony Kim amid LIV uncertainty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

PGA Tour considers future of Bubba Watson and Anthony Kim amid LIV uncertainty

Summary

The PGA Tour is evaluating its approach to players like Bubba Watson and Anthony Kim as LIV Golf faces uncertainty. With rumors of Jon Rahm's potential departure from LIV, the Tour's leadership may reconsider the return of former players from the rival league. Watson and Kim, both prominent figures, could provide visibility to the PGA Tour's upcoming Challenger Series, which aims to attract younger talent. The PGA must balance enforcing penalties for former LIV players with the need to maintain interest in its competitions. While LIV’s future remains in question, any decision regarding its players will shape the of golf moving forward.

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Status Watch

•Brooks Koepka's switch from LIV Golf poses challenges for the PGA Tour.
•Jon Rahm is reportedly expected to leave LIV Golf.
•Bubba Watson and Anthony Kim could help promote the Challenger Series.
•PGA Tour is set to split into two tiers starting in 2028.
•Penalties for returning LIV players may be adjusted for those joining the Challenger Series.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bubba Watson and Anthony Kim: Should the PGA Tour take them back if LIV folds?

What they're saying

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When Brooks Koepka announced his departure from LIV Golf, the PGA Tour was put into a difficult position. While it was important to punish Koepka for jumping ship to the competition, the PGA Tour could not deny that having the five-time major champion back would be a boost.
— Yahoo Sports

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