Professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood has expressed his approval of Brooks Koepka’s comeback to the PGA Tour and mentioned that the LIV Golf organization has not shown interest in him during this postseason. Koepka recently left the Saudi-backed tour to rejoin the PGA Tour, with his return set for the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open.
With Koepka’s return, there is now a spotlight on LIV Golf to retain their other top players, as Patrick Reed has hinted at a possible return as well. Fleetwood, currently ranked World No.3, praised the PGA Tour for its quality events and significant prize money, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to compete there.
Fleetwood highlighted the positive impact of Koepka’s return on the PGA Tour, emphasizing the competitiveness and quality of the field. He emphasized the importance of aligning personal goals and dreams with the choice of tour, noting that players strive to compete where they feel they can achieve their best performance.
LIV Golf, funded by Newcastle’s Public Investment Fund, made substantial investments in previous seasons, including lucrative deals with Koepka and Rahm. This year, the focus has shifted to signing less high-profile players like Victor Perez, Laurie Canter, Thomas Detrie, Elvis Smylie, and Ben An.
Fleetwood, who recently secured a significant win at the Tour Championships, expressed his ambition to win a major title and emphasized the importance of setting and pursuing goals in the sport. He acknowledged the evolving landscape of professional golf and the impact of players choosing to switch tours for various reasons.
Regarding his own future, Fleetwood indicated that LIV Golf has not approached him recently, acknowledging the changing dynamics in the sport and the potential lure of big-name players to alternative tours. His Ryder Cup teammate Shane Lowry echoed support for Koepka’s decision to return to the PGA Tour, highlighting the positive impact on the tour’s competitiveness.
Lowry reflected on his recent performance at the Dubai Invitational and his determination to move past a disappointing finish, emphasizing his focus on continuous improvement and competition.