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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain affiliated with the rival circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. However, the competitive Koepka, who thrives in high-level competition and had limited motivation in LIV, likely did not want to continue after his injury-shortened career. Questions remain on whether he bought out his contract or repaid part of his guaranteed salary, and if he retains ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculations abound regarding which tour Koepka will join next. He could play immediately on the DP World Tour, potentially with a penalty, or return to the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV event. This suspension was softened from a lifetime ban previously imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Following reports by ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the playing field.
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