Hideki Matsuyama Questions PGA Tour Over Brooks Koepka’s LIV Return | Tiger Woods Involved
The PGA Tour’s decision to welcome Brooks Koepka back from LIV Golf is raising eyebrows — and now, Hideki Matsuyama has spoken out 😳⛳
Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama admitted he was “shocked” by the PGA Tour’s ruling, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding Koepka’s reinstatement through the newly created Returning Member Program.
Koepka, a five-time major champion, officially left LIV Golf in December and has now been cleared to compete again on the PGA Tour — making his first regular Tour start in nearly four years at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
🧐 Matsuyama made it clear his issue isn’t with Koepka personally. Instead, his concern lies with the process itself:
➡️ Why weren’t players informed about this pathway?
➡️ What happened to the previous one-year ban rule for LIV participants?
➡️ Should on-course results outweigh loyalty and non-monetary sacrifices?
💰 Matsuyama, who rejected a LIV Golf offer in 2022, highlighted that players who stayed on the PGA Tour took more than just financial hits — raising serious questions about fairness.
👀 Meanwhile, Koepka revealed that a phone call with Tiger Woods helped spark his return.
“I was released from LIV and called Tiger right away,” Koepka said, admitting Woods was the person he trusted most during the uncertain process.
🔥 With the Returning Member Program also open to Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Cam Smith, this decision could reshape the future of professional golf.
🎥 In this video, we break down:
✔️ Hideki Matsuyama’s full reaction
✔️ The PGA Tour’s controversial policy shift
✔️ Tiger Woods’ behind-the-scenes role
✔️ What this means for LIV Golf defectors
✔️ Why fans and players are divided
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:
Should Brooks Koepka have been allowed back so easily — or does this undermine players who stayed loyal?
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