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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains linked to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. LIV CEO Scott McNeil confirmed this amicable agreement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level contests, something he lacked at LIV. He switched to the Saudi league in 2022 believing his career was ending due to injuries and to secure a solid retirement income. Thus, skipping the final contracted season is unsurprising, though questions remain about possible buyouts or paybacks. Despite this, Koepka remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, which named Talor Gooch captain.
Speculations abound about where Koepka will compete next. On the DP World Tour he would be immediately eligible, possibly with fines? Or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV appearance, although former Commissioner Jay Monahan’s lifetime bans were softened? It seems the PGA Tour favors welcoming back prominent LIV players. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player pool after ending his 2022 membership.
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