Patrick Reed shocks with PGA Tour comeback comments: ‘Best tour ever’

Throughout Patrick Reed’s long golf career, controversy has tended to follow him. That’s why it came as little surprise when Reed made the controversial decision to join the first wave of pros to ditch the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022.

Reed is causing controversy again this week, but in a very different way. In a new interview, Reed praised the PGA Tour he once criticized and revealed that he would “definitely” consider leaving LIV to return to the PGA Tour.

Here’s what you need to know.

LIV’s Patrick Reed Calls PGA Tour “Best Tour in the World”

reed, 2018 Masters championhas stayed busy since moving to LIV in 2022. In addition to capturing a win at LIV, he has continued to play on the DP World and Asian Tour and compete in major golf championships.

Just last year, he finished third at the Masters.

Before last week, the path back to the PGA Tour for LIV Golf’s star players was virtually non-existent. But with PGA Tour greenlights Brooks Koepka’s return through Player Return Programeverything has changed.

Reed opened his year at DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational last week, where he finished 26th.

During the tournament, Reed talked to Of the Telegraph James Corriganand Corrigan asked Reed if he would consider leaving LIV to rejoin the PGA Tour, as Koepka did.

That’s when Reed began to give his unexpected answer.

Reed initially explained that he is not eligible for the offer Koepka received because his Masters win did not fall in the 2022-2025 window required to qualify for Tour Return Member Program.

But if that rule were to change, Reed openly admitted he would have to consider making the move.

“It’s not really a decision for me right now. I mean, it was for players (who earned majors) from 2022 and beyond. (But) I would definitely have to think about it if that number was going to go down by 2018,” Reed said of Corrigan.

When asked to clarify if that means Reed wants to play on the PGA Tour again, he replied emphatically, “Of course.”

He continued, “If it’s up to me, I’d play anywhere. I’m already playing in three tournaments (LIV, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour), so why not add another one?”

Reed then went on to praise the PGA Tour and his experience there, where he won nine times, and confirmed that he could envision himself returning one day.

“I’ve always enjoyed my time out there on the PGA Tour. I mean, let’s be honest, it’s the best tour in the world. Look at what they’ve done in golf,” Reed said. “You know, I could see myself playing there again at some point.”

He continued: “You never know. Everything is so fluid, everything is broken up in golf. But at the end of the day, whatever my name is, I’m going to show up and play and, you know, try to play my best and not only represent myself, but my family, and whatever team (whatever) I have.”

Reed will pay fines to play DP World Tour after rule change

As previously mentioned, Reed’s appearance at the Dubai Invitational last week was no rarity. He has been using it regularly on tour since joining LIV, and has enjoyed playing in Europe throughout his career.

In 2025, Reed played 10 DP World Tour events (not including the main titles). However, while he is allowed to compete in DP World events, he must pay a hefty fine to do so, reportedly up to $1 million per season.

Over the past few years, LIV Golf has paid those fines for him. But starting this year, Reed will have to pay the fines himself.

IN his Telegraph interviewReed vowed to keep making it on the DP World Tour despite the fines.

“Yes, starting this year, the fines will go to the players, not LIV,” Reed said. “I’m still planning to come and support (the DP World Tour). This tour is incredible and I’m not going to let a few fines stop me.”

However, he revealed his desire for LIV and DP World Tour to settle their differences so that he could avoid fines.

“Hopefully there’s a solution, I mean, especially for a guy who’s always come, always supported this tournament. I’ve played in everything from the big events to the small events. I haven’t changed the way I’ve come and played since I got my card here.”

You can read Reed’s entire interview with Telegraph here.