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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh.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 competing circuit but requires more time for family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited in LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury-related career concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. Therefore, his skipping the final contractual season is unsurprising, although questions linger regarding possible buyouts or contract repayments. Still, Koepka remains the owner of the LIV team Smash GC, which named Talor Gooch its new captain.
Speculations abound about which tour Koepka will play on next — the DP World Tour, where he could compete immediately, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he would currently serve a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance. Former Commissioner Jay Monahan had imposed lifetime bans, but these have been significantly softened. Koepka’s request to reinstate his PGA Tour membership was formally submitted last Friday, aiming to rejoin the player ranks.
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