First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh ready to compete again, Charley Hull heading to YouTube. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was a friendly agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on top-level competition, which he lacked at LIV. In 2022, he mainly joined LIV due to injury concerns and to secure solid retirement money. Thus, declining the last contractual season is unsurprising, though questions remain about possible buyouts or repayments. He remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, which named Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation surrounds where Koepka will play next: DP World Tour, where he is likely immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty? Or PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, reduced from a lifetime ban? This key question seems partially answered. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied to renew his PGA Tour membership last Friday, aiming to rejoin the player ranks after 2022.
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