Former Michigan State golfer James Piot has made a return to the PGA Tour, playing in his hometown event at the Rocket Classic in Detroit at the Detroit Golf Club this weekend. With his return to the tour, he is also making history.
After winning the US Amateur championship, Piot began his pro career, but instead of beginning it within in the PGA Tour, he chose to go to the LIV Golf Tour.
Piot spent two years on the LIV tour, but is now back, looking to make a return to the PGA Tour. Unfortunately, due to his involvement with LIV, Piot was suspended from the PGA Tour. Now, Piot may have found the pathway for LIV golfers returning the PGA Tour.
Piot was given a sponsors exemption into the PGA Tour event in Detroit, allowing him to play in the field this week. He is officially the first player from LIV to receive a sponsor’s exemption on the PGA Tour, making history between the two tours.
It will be very interesting to see where this leads with the ongoing relationship between the PGA Tour and LIV. One thing is for sure, though, a former Spartan is one to make history between the tours.
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