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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh.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 rival circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, was less motivated during LIV. Having joined LIV in 2022 amid injury concerns, likely to secure a retirement fund, it’s no surprise he skipped the final contract year, though questions remain about buyouts and his ownership stake in LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation abounds about where Koepka will compete next: DP World Tour eligibility is immediate, possibly with a fine, or PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension post-LIV participation, reduced from lifetime bans. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate PGA Tour membership cancelled after 2022.
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