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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner stays connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly a friendly agreement, stated LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka, known as a fierce competitor energized by top-level competition, seemed less motivated at LIV. He switched to the Saudi-backed league in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a substantial retirement fund. Thus, his skipping the final contracted season is not surprising, though questions linger about any buyout or repayment of guaranteed fees. Despite this, Koepka remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, recently captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation abounds about which fairways Koepka will frequent next: the DP World Tour, where immediate eligibility likely requires a fine, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV appearance, eased from prior lifetime bans by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Given the PGA Tour’s strategic interests, reaccepting prominent LIV returnees makes sense. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reveals Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.
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