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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was amicably agreed upon, as stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka, known for his competitive nature, thrives under top-level competition, which he found limited at LIV. Having joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and seeking a substantial retirement fund, his waiver of the final contractual season is unsurprising. Questions remain if he had to buy out or return some guaranteed fees. He still remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation intensifies about where Koepka will appear next: the DP World Tour where he could play immediately, possibly facing a penalty, or the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension after LIV participation, reduced from a lifetime ban imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan. Following ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka has formally applied to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and return to the player pool.
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