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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he found limited at LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 mainly because injuries made him think his career was ending and he wanted a solid retirement fund. His skipping the last contract year is not surprising, though questions remain about buyouts or guaranteed prize repayments. He reportedly remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, recently appointing Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation grows about where Koepka will appear next. The DP World Tour could grant him immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty. The PGA Tour imposed a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, greatly reduced from the lifetime bans initially imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Why be vindictive when signings like Koepka’s help the PGA Tour? This question seems partly answered: ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been renewed after 2022.