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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the LIV Golf League for the 2026 season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to an official statement by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on top-level competition, which he felt was limited at LIV. Having joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a sizable retirement fund, his decision to skip the final contractual season is not surprising, yet questions remain about potential buyouts or contract payments. He remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculations abound where Koepka will play next — DP World Tour where he would be immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty, or on the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV event. The PGA Tour has softened previous lifetime bans, allowing prominent LIV returnees back to competition. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been renewed after 2022.
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