PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has stated that there is currently no plan to establish a returning member program for golfers from LIV Golf. Rolapp reiterated the tour's foundational principles of meritocracy, membership rules, and accountability, asserting that these are essential for maintaining the integrity of the PGA Tour and the sport.
"As I said a few weeks ago in Atlanta, there are really three things when it comes to anyone who wants to compete on the PGA TOUR," Rolapp explained. "One, the PGA TOUR is built on meritocracy. Every player, whether they are a member or want to become one, must earn their place. Two, we are a membership organization; we have rules, and those rules exist for lots of reasons, including fairness and competitive balance. Rules matter, and they must be enforced."
He continued, "Which brings me to number three, accountability and discipline. These are essential elements for any sports league and are certainly for the integrity of the PGA TOUR and the sport. It's what holds the TOUR together. Those are guiding principles for us. In terms of where we are today, we are not currently contemplating a returning-member program like the one you saw in January."
The PGA Tour recently detailed its new competitive model set to debut in 2028, which will feature a two-tiered system. While discussions about