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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited at LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure retirement funds. His decision to skip the final contracted season raises questions: Did he have to buy out or return parts of his guaranteed pay? Will he remain an owner of the LIV team Smash GC, which named Talor Gooch as its new captain?
Speculation is primarily about where Koepka will next play. The DP World Tour would grant immediate eligibility, potentially with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV appearance after previous life bans were softened. It seems the PGA Tour is welcoming top LIV returnees. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022.
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