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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season, which begins on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly amicably agreed upon according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly because of injuries and to secure a solid retirement fund. Therefore, his skipping the last contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about buyouts or repayments. He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Speculation is rife about which tours Koepka will play next — DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible possibly with penalties, or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension from his last LIV event after lifetime bans were softened. Why retaliate when every LIV returnee benefits the established Tour? This key question seems partially answered as ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.
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