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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season, which begins on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. According to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement, this was a mutually agreed decision. Rumors suggest otherwise, as Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition—something he reportedly lacked in LIV. His 2022 move to LIV was mainly due to injury concerns and financial considerations, making his waiver of the final contract year unsurprising. Questions remain about his financial arrangements and his status as owner of the LIV team Smash GC, now led by Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows about where Koepka will compete next: DP World Tour, where he would likely be eligible immediately, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance, following a significant reduction of lifetime bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan. This crucial question seems partially answered. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022, aiming to rejoin the tour.
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