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Expected news: Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the LIV Golf League for the 2026 season starting February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major winner intends to remain connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. However, Koepka is a competitive type who thrives on elite-level competition, which he found limited in LIV. Originally joining LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund, his opting out of the final contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain over financial settlements and his continuing ownership role in LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation abounds about where Koepka will play next: the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty; or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV appearance, softened from a lifetime ban imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan. The crucial question is partly answered: according to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka has formally applied to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, discontinued since 2022, to rejoin the playing field.
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