First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh eager to compete again, Charley Hull soon launching a YouTube channel. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has formally withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he lacked at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. Therefore, skipping the final contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about buyout terms and his ownership stake in LIV team Smash GC, which has appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculations abound about which fairways Koepka will soon appear on: the DP World Tour where he would be immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension post his last LIV event, considering prior lifetime bans were significantly softened? This fundamental question seems partially answered. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his former PGA Tour membership, seeking reinstatement into the player ranks.
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