Patrick Reed was not a part of the ‘Returning Member Program.’ Yet, he was swayed by the PGA Tour’s decision to reinstate Brooks Koepka. He admitted that he would like to return at some point in the future. However, Dustin Johnson doesn’t have any such ambitions, as he is happy to be where he is at the moment.

In an interview with Today’s Golfer, Johnson told Ben Parsons, “I don’t see me going anywhere else. I’m happy playing right where I’m at. Would I play a couple events on tour? Sure, there’s few events I that I like. But I like playing LIV, and I like playing around the world, and I’m very happy playing right where I’m at.”

So as per his words, it looks like any PGA Tour reunion would more likely be symbolic rather than structural. LIV Golf will remain his main focus.

The one USP for LIV Golf is that they give their players the opportunity to travel the world. Teeing up on some breathtaking courses like The Grange Golf Club, Real Club Valderrama, Sentosa Golf Club, and others makes the events more exciting.

Johnson may be missing out on Pebble Beach and Memorial Park. But with LIV Golf often changing venues for its events, he will get to enjoy new fairways more often in the Saudi-based promotion than in the PGA Tour.

Johnson also stated, “It’s only getting better. We’re going to continue to grow, and the fields keep getting better, too.”

With LIV Golf pushing for an OWGR sanction, the opportunity for growth beyond it is endless. They would also be able to attract more talented players to their roster. And if the merger does happen at some point in the future, then Johnson’s desire to play in a “few events” might also be fulfilled.

That said, Reed didn’t show the same loyalty towards LIV Golf as Johnson. But that doesn’t mean he was ready to jump ship as well.

Patrick Reed is more eager to play on the PGA Tour than Dustin Johnson

It had only been a few days since Brooks Koepka’s reinstatement was confirmed. The PGA Tour also opened the doors for Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau for a possible return. And Patrick Reed saw this as a positive sign for the top tours in golf to reunite.

Speaking to Telegraph Sport, Reed said, “If it’s up to me, I’d play everywhere. I’m already playing on three tours [LIV, the DP World Tour, and the Asian Tour], so why not add one more? I always enjoyed my time out there on the PGA Tour. I mean, let’s be honest, it’s the best tour in the world. Look at what they’ve done in golf. You know, I could see myself playing there at some point again.”

While not getting swayed by a definite return, Reed was still open to a possible multi-Tour schedule. But the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger needs to be completed for that to happen.

However, Brian Rolapp’s statement in August 2025 indicated that the PGA Tour is not currently focused on the merger. So Reed might not get the opportunity to play in the four Tours at the same time for a considerable time.