PGA Tour has no plans for LIV golfers' return, says Rolapp
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp stated that there is currently no plan to reintegrate LIV golfers Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cameron Smith into the PGA Tour. This announcement implies ongoing tension between the PGA and LIV Golf players, highlighting the ongoing rift in professional golf. As the evolves, the PGA Tour's approach to LIV golfers remains a point of contention within the sport.
- •PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp confirmed no current plans for LIV golfers' return.
- •LIV golfers mentioned include Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cameron Smith.
- •Decision highlights ongoing tensions in professional golf.
- •The PGA Tour's position may affect player participation in upcoming events.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — PGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return
- 5:50 PMESPN — No gimmes: PGA path for LIV pros not promised
"The PGA currently has no plans to offer LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm a pathway back from the struggling breakaway tour, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp said Tuesday. While the PGA Tour offered a temporary path back for some LIV players -- five-time major winner Brooks Koepka in January took advantage, paying financial penalties -- no repeats are planned, said Rolapp.
"PGA Tour CEO/commissioner Brian Rolapp said the tour has no current plan to bring back LIV golfers Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:19 PMPGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return
The PGA currently has no plans to offer LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm a pathway back from the struggling breakaway tour, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp said Tuesday. While the PGA Tour offered a temporary path back for some LIV players -- five-time major winner Brooks Koepka in January took advantage, paying financial penalties -- no repeats are planned, said Rolapp.
- ESPNAug 25, 2026, 5:50 PMNo gimmes: PGA path for LIV pros not promised
PGA Tour CEO/commissioner Brian Rolapp said the tour has no current plan to bring back LIV golfers Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith.
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