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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season set to start on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner intends to stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This amicable agreement was confirmed by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives in high-level contests, something he lacked at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to career-impacting injuries and to secure a good retirement fund. His choice to skip the final contractual season is thus not surprising, though questions remain about a potential buyout or salary payback. He remains the owner of his LIV team, Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation simmers about where Koepka will play next: on the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible, likely with a penalty fee, or on the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance. The lifetime bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan have been significantly relaxed. Why hold grudges when returning LIV players, especially high-profile names like Koepka, benefit the established tours? According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, and to rejoin the player pool.