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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of 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 amicably agreed upon according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he rarely found in LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 anticipating the end of his career due to injury and to secure a solid retirement fund. It’s unsurprising he foregoes the last contractual season, although questions remain about possible buyouts or repayments. He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, which has appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation now centers on which fairways Koepka will appear on next—DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible (likely with a penalty), or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV event after life bans were softened by former Commissioner Jay Monahan. Why hold grudges when every returning LIV player benefits the more dominant PGA Tour? ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership after not renewing in 2022.
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