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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was reportedly agreed amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on top-level competition and motivation, which he found somewhat limited at LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and a desire to secure retirement funds. Skipping the final contractual year is therefore not surprising, though questions remain about buyout terms or guarantees. Koepka remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculations are mounting about where Koepka will next compete. The DP World Tour, where he would be eligible immediately, possibly with penalties? Or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV start, following a reduction of lifetime bans previously imposed. Why be vindictive when every returning LIV player benefits the more established tours? ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been renewed after 2022.
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