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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but desires more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. However, Koepka, a competitor who thrives on high-level contests, seemed less motivated on LIV. He switched to LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a substantial retirement fund. This explains his skipping the final contractual year, though questions remain about buyouts or repayments. Still, the 35-year-old remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculations focus on which tours Koepka will next appear. Eligible immediately for the DP World Tour, possibly with a penalty? Or on the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV start, after the former commissioner Jay Monahan’s lifetime bans were significantly softened? The PGA Tour would benefit from high-profile LIV returnees. ESPN reporter Mark Schlabach confirmed Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership that was not renewed after 2022 and to be reinstated as a member.
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