PGA Tour star’s ‘frustration’ over Brooks Koepka’s return from LIV | Golf | Sport

Speaking to SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, Clark, when asked about Koepka’s U-turn, said: “I’m so torn. I personally really like Brooks and I think it’s ultimately really good for the PGA Tour. But also, it’s kind of frustrating that he’s able to get the cake and also eat it. 

“I don’t know. I’m very torn. At the end of the day, I want whatever is best for the PGA Tour. With this guy coming back, especially top players like Brooks, its going to help the tour which is ultimately going to help me.

“I don’t know really how I feel. I wish maybe there were a few more repercussions, but I am glad the things they set in place are pretty decent. 

“I also like the hard deadline. I think that’s good. I just hope they stick with that and they don’t waiver on that maybe in a year or two.”

As well as missing out on the equity programme, he will also not receive any payments from the FedExCup Bonus Program for the 2026 season. Koepka’s 2023 PGA Championship triumph exempts him from losing his PGA Tour card until 2028, but he will have to qualify for ‘signature’ events like the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Arnold Palmer Invitational and many more. 

Winning a PGA Tour event or breaking into the world’s top 30 will be enough to get him a place in the ‘signature’ events. Golfing great Tiger Woods also admitted Koepka’s re-integration into LIV may have a polarising effect with players and fans alike, but insisted the Floridian’s return will be good for the bigger picture of the PGA Tour.

The 15-time major winner said: “There are opinions from both sides, we are not going to satisfy everyone. We know that, but the whole idea is to make our tour better than what it was. With Brooks’ addition to the [PGA] Tour, it does. It makes it a better place to play.

“Now with players who have earned equity, and there are four more years of potential earning of equity for these players, the fact that they own the [PGA] Tour, if Brooks plays, it puts more money in their pocket. It is a win for everyone.”