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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he found limited at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 anticipating an early end to his career due to injuries and to secure a solid retirement fund. So his waiving the last contracted season is not surprising, although questions remain about possible buyouts or repayment of guaranteed earnings. He also remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation arises on where Koepka will next compete—immediately eligible for the DP World Tour possibly with a penalty, or eventually the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance following softened lifetime bans imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan. This vital question seems partly answered. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, and be reinstated as a player.
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