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Expected? Brooks Koepka, the five-time major winner, has withdrawn from the LIV Golf League’s 2026 season starting February 7 in Riyadh. The LIV CEO Scott McNeil states Koepka remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time, with the decision reached amicably. Koepka, known for thriving in high-level competition, hasn’t fully ignited in LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to career-ending injury concerns and financial reasons. His skipping the final contracted season raises questions: Has he repaid some guaranteed money? Does he remain owner of LIV Team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch?
Speculation surrounds which tours Koepka will next compete on — DP World Tour where he could play immediately, perhaps with a penalty, or PGA Tour where a one-year suspension applies post-LIV participation. Former Commissioner Jay Monahan’s lifetime suspensions have been softened. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his previously non-renewed PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player pool.
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