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As expected, Brooks Koepka has opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season beginning February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a competitive type who thrives on high-level sports challenges, showed limited motivation at LIV. He originally switched in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. Thus, skipping the final contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about potential buyouts or salary repayments. He remains the owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which recently appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation abounds about which tour Koepka will appear on next. The DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible to play, possibly with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where he would have to serve a one-year suspension following his last LIV participation, after former Commissioner Jay Monahan softened lifelong bans. Why be vindictive when every LIV returnee, especially a star, benefits the PGA Tour, which holds the upper hand? This key question seems partly answered. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that last Friday, Koepka formally applied to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been extended after 2022, seeking to rejoin the playing ranks.