It opens the door for Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith to return the PGA Tour as early as this season (the reinstatement window is said to close February 2nd) and could shift the balance of power in golf’s ongoing tug-of-war insurmountably in the tour’s favor. On the other hand, LIV Golf’s first season began in June of 2022, which may be the reason for the timeline laid out by the PGA Tour on Monday. No matter what you think about the specific conditions of PGA Tour reinstatement or the reasoning behind them, the fact is Mickelson will not be afforded a victory lap under the current rules.
Author: Coleman Bentley
Published at: 2026-01-12 21:52:06
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