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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected with the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, had limited motivation at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a retirement fund. Thus, skipping the final contract year is not surprising, though questions remain about potential buyouts or repayments. He’s still the owner of the LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about which fairways Koepka will soon play on—DP World Tour, where he could play immediately but perhaps with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension starting from his last LIV event after previous lifetime bans were softened. Why be vindictive when every returning LIV player benefits the established PGA Tour? ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally requested last Friday to reactivate his expired PGA Tour membership and rejoin the playing field.
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