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As expected, Brooks Koepka has opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion intends to stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. LIV CEO Scott McNeil stated the decision was amicable, though Koepka is known as a fierce competitor who thrives on top-level tournaments, which he lacked at LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a retirement fund. Questions linger on whether he bought out his contract or returned part of his guaranteed salary. Despite this, he remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows on where Koepka will next compete—immediately eligible for the DP World Tour, possibly facing a fine, or aiming for the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV start, reduced from a lifetime ban. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership for the period after 2022.
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