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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition and hasn’t been fully motivated by LIV. He switched to LIV in 2022 mainly because of injuries threatening his career and to secure a solid retirement fund. Thus, forfeiting the last contractually obligated season is not surprising, though questions remain regarding buyouts or repaying guaranteed money. He remains an owner of the LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch appointed as the new captain.
Speculation abounds about which tour Koepka will next play on. The DP World Tour would grant immediate eligibility, perhaps involving a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance following a severe reduction of the initial lifetime ban by former Commissioner Jay Monahan. Why be vengeful if the main tour benefits from former LIV players returning? This question seems partly answered as ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ ranks.
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