Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton react to Patrick Reed’s PGA Tour comeback
Patrick Reed surprised many by leaving LIV Golf last week, and he’s already been told he can return to the PGA Tour in August this year.
He was actually out of contract with LIV at the end of last season, though that only came to light after the American won in Dubai nine days ago.
Following his departure from LIV, the PGA Tour announced that Reed would be eligible to regain his status with them in August 2026. His return comes just a few months after Brooks Koepka also went back to the tour.
LIV missed a trick by not securing Reed on a new deal sooner. Like Koepka before him, he proved there was indeed a path back to PGA Tour golf.
Jon Rahm’s reaction to Patrick Reed’s LIV Golf departure
Rahm is one of the key figures in LIV Golf, much like Bryson DeChambeau.
And with that in mind, the LIV hierarchy would have been listening closely to what the two-time major champion had to say about Reed’s recent exit. Rahm responded when asked to give his opinion on Reed’s exit from LIV Golf.
“I think each one is going to do whatever he thinks is best for them,” the Spaniard admitted.
“At this point, I just wish him nothing but the best of luck. Hopefully it all goes well.
“We’re free to choose where we want to play golf. At least that’s how it should be. And he’s made his choice, obviously.
“Nothing really against him. He’s been playing fantastic golf, and if he wants to go back, he should have the chance to do so.”
Tyrrell Hatton gives his take on Patrick Reed’s LIV departure
Hatton also shared his thoughts after Rahm, weighing in on Reed’s choice to leave LIV Golf.
He was asked what he made of the 35-year-old American making the switch away from LIV last week.
“I don’t really have too much more to add on that, other than he was out of contract,” Hatton said.
“He had options and decided that for him to move forward that he wanted to go back and play on the PGA TOUR. That’s his choice.
“He’s an amazing player. If he was playing on LIV still, he makes the league stronger, but he’s chosen his path, and you can only wish him the best moving forward.”
Reed won’t be eligible to compete on the PGA Tour until later this year. Until then, most of his play will be limited to the DP World Tour through 2026.
The good news for Reed is that both Rahm and Hatton seem supportive of his decision to pursue the path he wants.
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