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PGA Tour Forgives Ex-LIV Pro - Weekly LITE
Jan 11, 2026 | Edition #153
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
The PGA Tour is in the midst of sweeping changes. The league has apparently reinstated a former LIV golfer barely a few months after his exit from the rival circuit. Meanwhile, one PGA Tour pro has turned down a LIV offer, and a former LPGA pro shared a critical health update on her five-year-old daughter. All that and more in today’s edition.
Let's dive in...
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PGA Tour Reinstates Ex-LIV Pro Without Any Punishment |
The circuit's decision arrives amid Brooks Koepka's potential return taking over public debate. It also signals the Tour's stance in the broader context. |
A quick look back on the most-read stories of the week:
As you read above, the case of ex-LIV pros and their possible return to the PGA Tour is growing complex by the second. That makes us curious to know…
Do You Think the PGA Tour Should Fine Ex-LIV Pros Instead of Handing a One-Year Ban? |
Friday’s Results: 66.87% of you said preferred lies offer undue advantages to the pros.
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On January 11, 1952, two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw was born. He turned pro at age 21 in 1973 and, less than three months later, claimed his first PGA Tour victory at what is now the Valero Texas Open, becoming the second player in history to win on his debut event after earning his Tour card. Over his career, he won 19 PGA Tour titles. He's also renowned for his excellent putting skills. |
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