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As expected: Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level contests, something LIV did not fully provide. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. Hence, skipping his last contracted season is not surprising, but questions remain about financial settlements and ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation abounds about which fairways Koepka will next grace – the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible possibly after a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, following relaxation of previous lifetime bans. This crucial question seems partly answered: ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the playing field.