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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner stays connected to the competing circuit but needs more time with his family. This was amicably agreed upon, stated LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is a competitor who thrives under top-level challenges, something LIV did not fully offer him. Having joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and securing a substantial retirement fund, his skipping the last contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about financial settlements and his ownership status of LIV team Smash GC, which recently named Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation abounds regarding where Koepka will compete next: DP World Tour where he would have immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour where he must serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, as lifetime bans imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly softened. After all, allowing star LIV returnees benefits the dominant PGA Tour. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported that last Friday Koepka formally filed to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, aiming to rejoin the playing field.
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