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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. That was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition and intensity, which he found limited at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injuries threatening his career and to secure a solid retirement fund. His decision to skip his final contractual season is thus unsurprising, though questions remain about possible buyouts or repayment of guarantees. He remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which appointed Talor Gooch as new captain.
Speculation is rampant about which tours Koepka will appear on next. The DP World Tour would immediately grant playing rights, likely subject to penalties. On the PGA Tour, he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV appearance, though previous lifetime bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan have been significantly reduced. It makes little sense to be vindictive when high-profile LIV returnees benefit the established tour immensely. This key question seems partly answered: according to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, to rejoin the playing field.