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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh.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 rival circuit but needs more time for family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, known for thriving in high-level competition, was less motivated at LIV and originally joined them in 2022 due to injuries and to secure retirement earnings. Questions remain about contract buyouts and his continued ownership of the LIV team Smash GC, led by new captain Talor Gooch.
Speculation centers on which tour Koepka will play next. The DP World Tour could grant immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty, while PGA Tour imposes a one-year suspension from his last LIV event, which has been softened from a lifetime ban. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership after 2022 and seek re-entry to the player roster.