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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh.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 champion remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. However, Koepka is a competitor who thrives on top-level contests, something he found limited in LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. His skipping of the last contractual season raises questions about possible buyouts or repayments. He still owns his LIV team Smash GC, which named Talor Gooch the new captain.
Speculation arises about Koepka’s future playing fields: the DP World Tour, where he could play immediately possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he would serve a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance. Yet, the stringent lifetime bans by former Commissioner Jay Monahan have been softened. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally requested reinstatement to the PGA Tour last Friday.
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