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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh.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 stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, known for his competitive spirit at the highest level, appeared less motivated in LIV. In 2022, he joined LIV mainly due to injury concerns threatening his career and to secure a substantial retirement fund. This explains his decision not to fulfill his last contractual season, although questions remain about financial settlements and his ownership of LIV team Smash GC, recently captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will next compete. The DP World Tour would allow immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty. The PGA Tour, however, imposes a one-year suspension following his last LIV event, though lifetime bans issued by former commissioner Jay Monahan have been significantly softened. Given the benefit to the PGA Tour of high-profile LIV returnees, the question seems partially answered. ESPN reporter Mark Schlabach revealed Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022, to rejoin the player pool.
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