"Watson lambasted the PGA Tour for allowing Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to return from LIV Golf, stating that the Tour had reneged on promises made to loyal players."
"Watson argued that if he were in charge, Reed, Koepka, and others wanting to return would need to qualify through the Korn Ferry Tour."
"Watson emphasized the need to protect sponsors, stating that when players left for LIV, they violated the No 1 rule of the Tour."
"Reed expressed excitement about returning to the PGA Tour, describing it as a family decision and acknowledging the depth of competition on the Tour."
Tom Watson expressed strong disapproval of the PGA Tour's decision to reinstate Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, arguing it undermined the loyalty of players who stayed. He suggested that returning players should qualify through the Korn Ferry Tour. Watson emphasized the importance of protecting sponsors, stating that the departure of LIV players violated this principle. Patrick Reed expressed excitement about returning to the PGA Tour, citing it as a family decision and acknowledging the quality of competition on the Tour.
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