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Banned PGA Tour star speaks out on response to spouse’s letter after Brooks Koepka return

Banned PGA Tour star Wesley Bryan has opened up on his suspension after taking part in in a LIV Golf creator occasion final yr

Wesley Bryan (Picture: Getty)

Wesley Bryan has revealed that the PGA Tour mentioned there was “no dialog needed” after his spouse despatched an extended and detailed letter following Brooks Koepka’s return from LIV Golf. 

Koepka, a five-time main winner, started his second act as a PGA Tour skilled final week following a four-year stint at LIV Golf. The 35-year-old completed his first event again T-56 at Torrey Pines. 

It wasn’t Koepka’s best efficiency, however plenty of golf followers had been delighted to see him again on the PGA Tour. 

One participant that will not be seen at a PGA Tour occasion quickly, nonetheless, is Bryan. 

In early 2025, Bryan, 35, was suspended from the PGA Tour for taking part in in LIV Golf’s nine-hole influencer scramble occasion, Duels. He performed within the first two Creator Classics, ending in second and sixth place. 

Bryan hasn’t been seen on the PGA Tour since, however there was some hope {that a} return could be sanctioned after Koepka’s sentence was lifted for the Farmers Insurance coverage Open on the finish of January.

Now, Bryan, who has gained 4 skilled titles in his profession, has spoken out about his ban and he admitted he and his spouse despatched a “very well thought out” letter to the PGA Tour advocating for his reinstatement. 

However in response to Bryan, the response from the PGA Tour was disappointing, to say the least. 

“We obtained a response saying they reviewed the letter,” Bryan instructed Skratch. “But it surely was from principally their assistant saying ‘no dialog is important.’ That was fairly troublesome. Like, why can’t we discuss on the cellphone for 10 or quarter-hour?”

Brooks Koepka made his return to the PGA Tour final week (Picture: Getty)

In addition to Koepka, Patrick Reed is one other that has left LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour forward of the 2026 season. 

When requested about Koepka and Reed, world No.1 Scottie Scheffler mentioned on Thursday: “Whenever you take a look at a variety of the discussions we’ve had and if you take a look at what a variety of followers are saying, I believe folks need the perfect folks taking part in collectively once more.

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“So in the case of nice gamers like Brooks or Patrick Reed, Patrick Reed is a serious champion and I believe Brooks Koepka has gained 5 majors, so having these guys competing out right here is nice for the tour, nice for followers, and nice for our sponsors. 

“I believe the previous few years there has simply been a variety of noise, and so I believe getting these guys again is one other step in direction of us simply with the ability to play golf once more. That’s what I am wanting ahead to most.”

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