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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s statement. However, questions remain about the details behind this amicable agreement. Koepka, known for his competitive fire at the highest level, showed limited motivation with LIV. His 2022 move was primarily due to injury concerns and securing retirement funds. It’s unclear if he had to buy out his contract or repay guarantees. Despite this, he still owns his LIV team Smash GC, which recently appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation now focuses on where Koepka will play next: the DP World Tour, where he would be eligible immediately — likely with a penalty — or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV event. The PGA Tour, having softened lifelong bans, seems to welcome returning LIV players, especially a star like Koepka. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, aiming to rejoin the player roster.
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