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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on the highest-level competition, which LIV has not quite provided. He initially joined LIV in 2022 anticipating the end of his career due to injuries and to secure a solid retirement income. Thus, skipping the final contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about potential buyouts or partial repayments. Koepka also remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation surrounds which tour Koepka will next play on: DP World Tour, where he likely has immediate eligibility (perhaps with a penalty), or PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance, given prior lifetime bans were significantly reduced. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied to reactivate his PGA Tour membership last Friday, aiming for reinstatement after 2022.