Brooks Koepka's attorney gives inside look into golfer's LIV departure, return to PGA Tour

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Thursday marked a historic day for the PGA Tour, as Brooks Koepka's return became official.

After spending more than four years with LIV Golf, the five-time major winner announced earlier this month he was returning to the Tour and teed off at the Farmers Insurance Open in Torrey Pines on Thursday.

Koepka cited more family time as the key contributor to his decision to get out of his contract with the Saudi-backed league early. Ironically, that was a main reason why people defected to LIV, but Koepka's attorney and advisor, Bryan Freedman, provided some context in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.

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Brooks Koepka reacts after chipping in for birdie on the 17th hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. Open on June 13, 2025, in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

"Brooks has felt over the years that the travel being so intense and so international that it kept him away from his family, and I think as time went on, he longed to spend more time with his family and be closer to the U.S.," Freedman said. LIV has traveled to Australia, Singapore and other places around the world.

There had long been rumors that Koepka had buyer’s remorse, and there were times throughout last year when he was rather mum about his future in LIV.

"I don't know that Brooks really made a decision that he wanted to get out until he made that decision, right? It had very little to do with golf and much to do about family," Freedman said. "Maybe all athletes are like this, right? Happy life, happy home, You can excel as an athlete in your best form. That’s the key, is to make sure that