Scottie Scheffler has described Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour as a positive move — not just for the game, but for competition as well. Scottie Scheffler, the current World No.
Scottie Scheffler has described Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour as a positive move — not just for the game, but for competition as well.
Scottie Scheffler, the current World No. 1, has long been considered one of the PGA Tour’s most composed voices.
But with the controversial return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour, there was concern about how current stars would react. However, Scheffler said the move will benefit both players and fans.
Scottie Scheffler welcomes Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour
Speaking to SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, Scottie Scheffler kept his response short but clear when asked about Brooks Koepka’s reinstatement.
“I think it’s good for the Tour, especially in the long run… I love being able to compete against him, and I’m looking forward to getting to do that a lot more often this year,” he said.
His comments on Brooks Koepka’s comeback reflected that steady professionalism, focusing on the health of the sport rather than rivalry. Scheffler added that Koepka’s return raises the standard of competition.
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion, is the first player to rejoin under the program, which was announced earlier this month. The initiative opens the door for other high-profile names to follow.
Policy change opens door for more high-profile returns
Koepka is expected to make his first start back at the Farmers Insurance Open on January 29. His reinstatement could mark the beginning of a wider reconciliation between the PGA Tour and golfers who moved to rival leagues.
Koepka’s return came through the PGA Tour’s new Returning Member Program, a policy designed to allow former Major or Players Championship winners a path back after time away from the Tour.
Other stars such as Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Cameron Smith are also eligible for return under the same program.
Scheffler’s composed reaction suggests a growing sense of unity and professionalism that could help stabilise golf after a turbulent few years.
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