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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to an official statement from LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, a competitive athlete who thrives on top-level sports contests, had mixed motivation at LIV. Initially joining LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and seeking a solid retirement fund, Koepka’s decision to skip the final contract year is not surprising, though questions remain about possible buyouts or partial refunds. He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch recently named captain.
Speculations flourish about which fairways Koepka will play next: DP World Tour, where immediate eligibility is possible perhaps with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, after lifetime bans by former Commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly reduced. The question matters, as every returning LIV player benefits the dominant PGA Tour. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.
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