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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major winner intends to remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s statement. Koepka, known for thriving in top-level competition, had limited motivation at LIV after joining in 2022 primarily due to injury concerns and to secure a retirement fund. Questions linger whether he had to buy out or return part of his guaranteed pay. He remains owner of LIV’s Smash GC team, with Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Speculation is rife about which fairways Koepka will next appear on — the DP World Tour, where he would be eligible immediately, possibly facing a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where a one-year suspension has been served since his last LIV event following the easing of lifetime bans. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership and be accepted back as a player.
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