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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the LIV Golf 2026 season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner stays connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives on high-level competition, which LIV seldom provided. He originally joined LIV in 2022 believing his career was nearing an end due to injury and to secure retirement funds. His skipping the last contractual season raises questions about possible buyouts or repayments. He remains the owner of LIV Team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation continues on which tours Koepka will join next. On the DP World Tour, he would be immediately eligible, likely with a penalty? Or on the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, reduced from an original lifetime ban by ex-Commissioner Jay Monahan. Notably, returning LIV players, especially high-profile ones, benefit the PGA Tour. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player ranks after not extending it post-2022.
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