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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but wants more family time. This amicable agreement was stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, a competitive type, thrives on high-level competition and had limited motivation in LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. Hence, skipping the last contractual season isn’t surprising, though questions remain: did he have to buy out his contract or refund part of his guaranteed pay? Does he still own his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch?
Speculation grows on where Koepka will next compete: the DP World Tour, where he’d be immediately eligible (possibly with a penalty), or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year ban after his last LIV participation, softened from a lifetime ban by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Why be vindictive when every LIV returnee benefits the already dominant PGA Tour? ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied to reactivate his PGA Tour membership last Friday and rejoin the playing field.
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