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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he found limited in LIV. He initially switched to LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns about his career and to secure a solid retirement fund. Hence, skipping his final contractual season is not surprising, although questions remain about any buyout or repayment. Koepka also remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows about which fairways Koepka will appear on next. Possibly the DP World Tour, where he’d be immediately eligible, likely with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, after Jay Monahan’s lifetime bans were relaxed. Why be vindictive when every returning LIV player benefits the established Tour? ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership for post-2022, seeking to rejoin the roster.
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