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As expected: Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is a competitive type who thrives on top-level challenges, which LIV hadn’t quite offered. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns about his career and to secure a solid retirement fund. Given this context, his choice to skip the final contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about financial terms and ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation centers on which fairways Koepka will appear next: the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible, possibly paying a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, following the easing of the lifetime bans imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan. The key question seems partially answered: according to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ circle after not renewing post-2022.
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