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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a fierce competitor thriving in high-level contests, struggled to find motivation at LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injuries threatening his career’s end and sought a comfortable retirement fund. His decision to skip the final contracted season raises questions such as whether he had to buy out or refund part of his guaranteed salary. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation abounds on which tours Koepka will appear next: DP World Tour, where he could play immediately perhaps with a penalty; or the PGA Tour, where he would have to serve a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance, as previous lifetime bans by former Commissioner Jay Monahan were softened. It seems the pressing question has partially been answered: According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player ranks after not renewing in 2022.