First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh still eager, Charley Hull soon on YouTube. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was reportedly amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives in high-level contests, which he found limited in LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a retirement fund. Questions remain if he had to buy out his contract or refund part of his guaranteed salary, and whether he still owns the LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation arises on where Koepka will compete next: the DP World Tour, where he likely is immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, which had suspended him for one year after his last LIV appearance, though previous lifetime bans were reduced. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership after not renewing it post-2022.
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