Patrick Reed is set to make his return to the PGA Tour in 2027. Will Jon Rahm join him?

Reed is in the midst of a battle for the Race to Dubai title in the Middle East this week. He begins the first of the DP World Tour's two playoff events Thursday at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship.

Reed, who sits second in the season-long race, has all but locked up one of the 10 PGA Tour cards are awarded each season after the DP World Tour Championship next week thanks to his stellar season. The opportunity comes after his decision to leave LIV Golf before the 2026 season, putting the nine-time PGA Tour winner on the verge of a return.

Another player who expressed interest Tuesday in returning to the PGA Tour was Rahm, the two-time major champion who won the LIV Golf individual title in each of the past three seasons. However, the Spaniard said last month that he wanted no part of LIV 2.0 after the league filed for bankruptcy protection in September and began reshaping its future.

"I have yet to have a discussion with the PGA Tour to see if there's any path back for next year," Rahm said Tuesday. "So I don't know, as of right now. Until I get clarity on that, my plan would be to spend the year on the DP World Tour, and I'm looking forward to it."

During his press conference Wednesday, Reed was asked about Rahm's comments and whether he would understand if the PGA Tour allowed Rahm to return under terms similar to those accepted by Brooks Koepka earlier this year.

"That's a hard question," Reed said. "I definitely feel like it's something they're going to be looking into. How they do it is up to them. But I've always been a firm believer that if you've earned the right to play, and you qualify, you can play wherever."

Koepka returned through a one-time offer called the Returning Member Program. Under the agreement, he became ineligible to receive Player Equity Program grants through 2030, forfeited eligibility for bonus pools in 2026 and made a $5 million charitable contribution.

Rahm, Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau were also offered the pathway but declined. At the time, it was being offered ahead of the 2026 season. In a statement released by PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp then he said: "This is a one-time, defined window and does not set a precedent for future situations. Once the door closes, there is no promise that this path will be available again."

Still, Rahm's recent comments about a possible return could draw consideration from Rolapp given Rahm's stature in the game.

"Obviously, with Jon's resume and everything, it's one of those situations where his team is going to be talking with the PGA Tour," Reed said. "I've always enjoyed playing with Jon. I've always been a firm believer that if you've earned the right to play somewhere, you can go and play. We'll just have to wait and see."