Tommy Fleetwood has expressed his approval of Brooks Koepka’s comeback to the PGA Tour, mentioning that LIV Golf has not shown interest in him during this postseason. Koepka recently left the Saudi-backed tour and swiftly rejoined the PGA Tour, with his return set for the Farmers Insurance Open next week, providing a significant boost to the Tour.
The pressure is now on LIV Golf to retain their other top talents, as Patrick Reed has hinted at a potential return as well. Fleetwood, currently ranked No.3 in the world, commended the PGA Tour’s strong position and the quality of events and prize money it offers. He emphasized his gratitude for playing on the Tour and welcomed Koepka’s decision to return, believing it will benefit the PGA Tour as a whole.
Fleetwood, who earned $10 million by winning his first PGA Tour event, is now focused on securing his first Major victory. He emphasized the importance of aligning goals and dreams with one’s playing environment. Fleetwood acknowledged that while some players have moved to LIV Golf, his aspirations are driving him to continue competing where he feels he can excel.
LIV Golf, supported by Newcastle’s Public Investment Fund, made significant investments in previous seasons, including lucrative deals with Koepka and Rahm. This year, their signings have been less high-profile, with new additions like Victor Perez and Laurie Canter. Despite being a target earlier, Fleetwood’s value has soared, and he confirmed that LIV Golf has not approached him recently.
Fleetwood’s Ryder Cup teammate, Shane Lowry, shared positive sentiments about Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour, highlighting the potential boost it will bring to smaller events. Lowry expressed his indifferent stance towards the ongoing developments, focusing on his own game and opportunities to compete globally.
Lowry also reflected on a recent tournament disappointment, emphasizing the need to move past setbacks and stay focused on upcoming challenges.
