First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh is back as well, and Charley Hull soon on YouTube. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was a friendly agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on top-level competition, something he found limited at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. His skipping the last contract year is not surprising, although questions remain about buyout details and whether he retains ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation surrounds where Koepka will play next – the DP World Tour where he has immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour where he must serve a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance. However, lifetime bans imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly softened. Importantly, ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022, aiming for re-entry into the tour player pool.
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