PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp reiterates it is not considering a returning member program for LIV golfers

The PGA Tour officially shared the details of what the new-look, two-tiered competitive model debuting in 2028 will entail on Tuesday, and CEO Brian Rolapp also made it clear that, as things stand now, LIV golfers will not be a part of it.

The word "pathways" will be discussed ad nauseam leading into the 2028 PGA Tour season, with players looking to earn a spot on the upper-tiered Championship Series.

It, however, will not be a term used for players on the once-backed Saudi breakaway circuit, as it was in January, when Brooks Koepka took advantage of the Returning Member Program window.

Rolapp addressed the topic of LIV Golf and players looking to return to the Tour at the top of his press conference on Tuesday before being asked a question about the proposition.

JON RAHM DODGES QUESTIONS ABOUT WANTING A PATHWAY BACK TO PGA TOUR WITH LIV GOLF FUTURE A COMPLETE UNKNOWN "Before we get to your questions on this announcement, I will briefly address LIV because I know it has been in the news recently, and I expect it may come up today," Rolapp began.

"As I said a few weeks ago in Atlanta, there are really three things when it comes to anyone who wants to compete on the PGA TOUR.

"One, the PGA TOUR is built on meritocracy.

Every player, whether they are a member or want to become one, must earn their place.

Two, we are a membership organization; we have rules, and those rules exist for lots of reasons, including fairness and competitive balance.

Rules matter, and they must be enforced.

"Which brings me to number three, accountability and discipline.

These are essential elements for any sports league and are certainly for the integrity of the PGA TOUR and the sport.

It's what holds the TOUR together.

Those are guiding principles for us.