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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season, starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was officially stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who gets highly motivated in top-level contests, something he lacked somewhat at LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injuries threatening his career and to secure a retirement fund. It’s no surprise he skips the last contractual season, though questions remain about potential buyouts or salary repayments. Koepka remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will play next. The DP World Tour would allow immediate play, possibly with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV appearance, after life bans from former Commissioner Jay Monahan were softened? Why hold grudges when every prominent LIV returnee strengthens the dominant PGA Tour? This question seems partly resolved. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had lapsed after 2022.
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