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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives in high-level competition, something he only partly experienced in LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns threatening his career’s end and to secure a solid retirement fund. Given this, his skipping the final contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about possible buyouts or returning guaranteed fees. He remains an owner of LIV team Smash GC, which has appointed Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Speculations abound about where Koepka will next compete. The DP World Tour would immediately allow him to play, possibly with a penalty payment. On the PGA Tour, he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV appearance, after former Commissioner Jay Monahan reduced previous lifetime bans significantly. It makes sense to not retaliate too harshly, as prominent LIV returnees benefit the PGA Tour. This crucial question seems partially answered: according to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, to rejoin the players’ circle.