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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but seeks more family time. LIV CEO Scott McNeil confirmed a friendly agreement. Koepka, a competitive type, thrives on high-level competition, which LIV only partially provided. He had joined LIV in 2022 primarily for financial security due to injury concerns. His skipping the final contract year raises questions about payouts and ownership status of his LIV team Smash GC, which appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation continues about where Koepka will play next: DP World Tour with immediate eligibility, possibly after a penalty payment, or the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, following reduced lifetime bans. Returning LIV stars, especially prominent ones like Koepka, benefit the PGA Tour. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ ranks.
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