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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the LIV Golf League for the 2026 season starting February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major champion intends to remain connected with the competition circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. However, Koepka is a fierce competitor who thrives in high-level battles, which he found limited in LIV. Having moved in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and securing a lucrative retirement fund, his relinquishing the last contractual season raises questions about potential buyouts or salary repayments. He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, which has newly appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation abounds on where Koepka will next appear—DP World Tour with immediate eligibility likely at some penalty or PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV start following a reduction of previous lifetime bans by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Supporting a return to PGA Tour is logical, especially for high-profile LIV returnees. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally requested reinstatement of his PGA Tour membership last Friday.
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