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Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith have all indicated they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.<\/b><\/p>\n
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka was recently accepted back on the American circuit after he quit the Saudi Arabian-backed series to prioritise “the needs of his family”. <\/p>\n
The PGA subsequently opened the door for fellow major winners Rahm, DeChambeau and Smith to follow Koepka under a new returning member programme open until 2 February.<\/p>\n
But the trio have since quashed the prospect of a return at a news conference for LIV Golf captains.<\/p>\n
Rahm, 31, said he “wished Brooks the best” but was “not planning to go anywhere”.<\/p>\n
“As far as I’m concerned, I’m focused on LIV for this year and hoping my team can repeat as champs,” said the Spaniard.<\/p>\n
American DeChambeau said he was “contracted through 2026” and “was so excited about this year” while fellow 32-year-old Smith of Australia added that he had “made a decision” and will “be on LIV for years to come”.<\/p>\n
Only players who have been away from the PGA Tour for at least two years and have won The Players Championship or a major between 2022-25 were eligible to return under the terms of the PGA initiative.<\/p>\n
PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp outlined that programme would be only open for the 2026 campaign and was in “response to a unique set of circumstances”.<\/p>\n
“This is a one-time, defined window and does not set a precedent for future situations,” Rolapp said in an open letter.<\/p>\n
“Once the door closes, there is no promise that this path will be available again.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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