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As expected: Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner stays connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeill’s official statement. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives on high-level competition, which he found less at LIV. He originally joined in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. Thus, skipping the final contracted season is understandable, though questions remain about potential buyouts or repayments. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as new captain.
Speculation centers on which tour Koepka will compete in next. The DP World Tour would immediately grant playing rights, likely with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, following a softened lifetime ban policy. This question seems partially answered as ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ circle.
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