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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but requires more time for his family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives in high-level challenges, something he experienced only partially in LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. His skipping of the final contractual season is thus not surprising, though some questions remain—did he buy out of the contract or repay part of his guaranteed salary? Does he remain owner of LIV team Smash GC, which appointed Talor Gooch as new captain?
Speculation abounds about where Koepka will next compete—whether the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible (possibly with a penalty), or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV event after previous lifetime bans were heavily softened. Why hold grudges when every LIV returnee strengthens the dominant tour? According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and be reinstated.
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