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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season starting February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major champion plans to stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. However, Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives in top-level challenges, appeared only moderately motivated at LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure enough retirement funds. The decision to skip his final contracted season raises questions—did he have to buy out his contract or repay part of his guaranteed salary? He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, recently named with Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation grows on which fairways Koepka will play next—DP World Tour, where he could be immediately eligible possibly with a penalty, or PGA Tour, where he’s serving a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, following reduction of previously life-long bans by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Returning LIV players, especially prominent ones, benefit the PGA Tour’s stronger position. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player pool.