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As expected, Brooks Koepka has opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitive player who thrives on top-level challenges, which he found limited in LIV. Koepka joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a substantial retirement fund. His waiver of the final contractual season raises questions about possible buyouts or partial refund of guaranteed earnings. He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Speculation abounds about which tour Koepka will compete on next. The DP World Tour grants immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty, while the PGA Tour imposed a one-year ban after his last LIV appearance, softened from a former lifetime ban. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reports Koepka has formally applied to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, initiating his return.
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