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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. According to LIV CEO Scott McNeil, this was a friendly agreement. Koepka is a competitive player who thrives in high-level contests, something he lacked in LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 primarily due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. The decision to skip his final contract year is therefore not surprising, though questions remain about potential buyouts or partial repayments. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation arises around which fairways Koepka will play next — DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty, or PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV participation after lifetime bans were softened by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Why be vindictive when every LIV returnee benefits the PGA Tour? ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player pool.
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