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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly a mutual agreement according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, known as a competitive player who gets highly motivated in top-level contests, was less fired up during LIV events. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injuries threatening his career and to secure a substantial retirement fund. Thus, his waiver of the final contract year raises questions: did he buy out, repay part of his guaranteed salary? Does the 35-year-old remain an owner of LIV team Smash GC, which named Talor Gooch as new captain?
Speculations abound on which fairways Koepka will next appear. DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible—perhaps with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where a one-year suspension applies since his last LIV appearance but was significantly softened from previous lifetime bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan? Why be vindictive when every returning LIV player ultimately benefits the longer-established Tour? This crucial question seems partly answered. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player pool after not renewing in 2022.