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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season starting on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. This amicable agreement was officially stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is a competitive type who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited in LIV. He had primarily switched to LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. Thus, his decision to forgo the final contractual season is not surprising, although questions remain about the financial arrangements and his continued ownership of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will next appear: the DP World Tour, where he could play immediately, possibly paying a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, after lifetime bans issued by former Commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly reduced. It seems the key question of his return destination has been partially answered. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, and to be reinstated as a player.
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