GOLF.AI • Jan 19, 2026

Patrick Reed's Surprising Olive Branch

In a significant shift from the typical LIV Golf narrative, Patrick Reed has offered a surprising olive branch, calling the PGA Tour the 'best in the world' and admitting he would consider a return if the opportunity arose.

This stunning reversal comes as LIV Golf has reportedly ended its policy of covering player sanctions, a move that puts immense pressure on players chasing Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. Reed has personally committed to paying an estimated $1 million in annual fines to maintain his DP World Tour membership. 'Starting this year, the fines will go on the players, not on LIV,' Reed confirmed, adding, 'I'm not gonna allow a couple fines to get in my way.'

Describing the current state of professional golf as 'discombobulated,' Reed's conciliatory tone is the most significant from a high-profile LIV player to date. His actions and words signal a potential crack in LIV's unified front, highlighting that the league's financial allure may not be enough to overcome the career-defining importance of OWGR points and major championship access. As the first tangible consequence of LIV's new financial strategy, Reed's situation makes him a crucial bellwether for the league's future stability and the potential for further player dissent.