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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives in high-level sport, something he lacked at LIV. Having joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a retirement fund, it’s unsurprising he forgone the final contractual season, though questions remain if he paid out or returned part of his guaranteed salary. At 35, he remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch now captain.
Speculation grows about where Koepka will tee off next—DP World Tour where he could play immediately, possibly with a penalty; or PGA Tour where he must serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV start after lifetime bans from former commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly reduced. It seems the essential question is partially answered: ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally requested reinstatement of his PGA Tour membership last Friday, aiming to rejoin the playing circle after not renewing in 2022.
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