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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the LIV Golf League for the 2026 season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives in high-level competition, was only moderately motivated by LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 largely because he thought his career was ending due to injuries and wanted to secure a substantial retirement fund. Thus, his decision to skip the final contracted season comes as no surprise, though questions remain whether he had to buy out of his contract or return part of his guaranteed fee. He remains the owner of the LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about which tours Koepka will appear on next—DP World Tour where he could play immediately possibly with a penalty, or PGA Tour where he would serve a one-year suspension after his last LIV start, with lifetime bans significantly softened. It appears the question partly answered: ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which lapsed after 2022.
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