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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was the official statement from LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is a competitor who thrives on top-level competition, something he found limited in LIV. He had originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns, seeking financial security before his career’s end. His decision to skip the final contractual season raises questions: Did he have to buy out his contract or return some guaranteed money? Does he still own his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch?
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will compete next. The DP World Tour could immediately grant playing rights, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, following a reduction of previous lifetime bans. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which lapsed post-2022, seeking reinstatement.
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