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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh.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. LIV CEO Scott McNeil described the agreement as amicable. Koepka, known for thriving in top-level competition, was less motivated at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a good retirement fund. His opting out of the final contractual season raises questions about any buyout or repayment of guaranteed money, and whether he retains ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now led by Talor Gooch.
The big question is where Koepka will next compete. The DP World Tour would grant instant eligibility, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension post his last LIV event. However, bans have been softened, and a large name returning suits the PGA Tour. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied to reinstate his PGA Tour membership last Friday, seeking to rejoin the players’ ranks.