Patrick Reed Seeks PGA Tour Reinstatement, Latest on Timeline to Return from LIV Golf

Patrick Reed is looking to follow Brooks Koepka back to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf.

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that Reed is looking to be reinstated as a full member. Unlike Koepka, he didn't qualify for the Returning Member Program. As a result, he won't qualify as a full Tour member until 2027:

"I'm a traditionalist at heart, and I was born to play on the PGA TOUR, which is where my story began with my wife, Justine," Reed said of his decision.

"I am very fortunate for the opportunities that have come my way and grateful for the life we have created. I am moving forward in my career, and I look forward to competing on the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour. I can't wait to get back out there and revisit some of the best places on earth."

Losing Reed is another blow to LIV's quest to become a viable threat to the PGA Tour and even overtake it as the premier destination for golf's biggest stars.

Since debuting in 2022, the venture has hemorrhaged money and struggled to gain relevancy in the United States. Adopting a 72-hole format was an admission of defeat in some regard, too. The 54-hole concept was such a big deal for LIV that it was referenced in the breakaway series' name.

Koepka, a five-time major champion, is obviously the more noteworthy name. Reed may actually have a bigger impact on the PGA Tour, though.

The 2018 Masters winner is the No. 29 golfer in the world, which is impressive given the Official World Golf Ranking implications of competing in LIV Golf. He's just days removed from winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour.

Reed is performing at a relatively high level and should have a lot left in the tank.

The 35-year-old is also a character who for better or worse elicits a reaction from the crowd. He has no problem being a pantomime villain.

In general, the PGA Tour is stronger with Reed back in the fold.