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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for family. This was a friendly agreement according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives on top-level competition, which was limited during his time on LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 mainly for financial reasons due to injuries. The waiver of his final contracted season is therefore not surprising though questions remain about any financial settlements. Koepka remains the owner of his LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as new captain.
Speculation arises about where Koepka will next compete — DP World Tour where he would be immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV event, despite the former lifetime bans being significantly reduced. The key question appears partially answered: ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka filed for reactivation of his PGA Tour membership last Friday.
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