The American last played a LIV Golf event on 24 August 2025. He will sit out the one-year suspension imposed by the PGA Tour for players who competed on the Saudi-backed circuit.
In that time, Reed will play on the DP World Tour. The nine-time PGA Tour winner was part of the 4Aces team alongside fellow countryman Dustin Johnson.
"I'm a traditionalist at heart, and I was born to play on the PGA Tour, which is where my story began with my wife, Justine," the 2018 Masters winner said in a statement.
"I am very fortunate for the opportunities that have come my way and grateful for the life we have created. I am moving forward in my career, and I look forward to competing on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. I can't wait to get back out there and revisit some of the best places on earth."
The PGA Tour confirmed the situation with its own statement this week.
"Patrick Reed has informed the PGA TOUR of his desire to return," it read.
"A nine-time PGA TOUR winner, he is seeking reinstatement of his PGA TOUR membership for the 2027 season, playing out of the past champion category.
"As a result of resigning his membership in 2022 prior to violating any PGA TOUR Regulations, Patrick is eligible to compete on the PGA TOUR as a non-member beginning on August 25, 2026. He may also pursue improved PGA TOUR status via the DP World Tour.
"Similar to anyone reinstated under the Returning Member Program, any former PGA TOUR member returning to the PGA TOUR would be ineligible for participation in the Player Equity Program through 2030."
Reed won the DP World Tour's Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, marking his 12th professional victory.
Brooks Koepka's route back to the PGA Tour began with a phone call to Tiger Woods, a conversation the five-time major winner says set the process in motion after he secured an early release from LIV Golf.
Scottie Scheffler kicked off his year with a four-stroke victory at The American Express in California on Sunday.
Patrick Reed held his nerve to complete a four-shot victory at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, making his fourth DP World Tour title of his career.
Patrick Reed extended his lead to four shots heading into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting a brilliant 67 at Saturday.
