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As expected, Brooks Koepka has opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family, according to a friendly agreement, says LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he lacked in LIV. Injuries led him to join LIV in 2022 for financial security. Questions remain about whether he had to buy out his contract or refund part of his salary. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, appointing Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculations are rife about where Koepka will play next. He is immediately eligible for the DP World Tour, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV participation. However, the lifelong bans imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan have been significantly softened. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player circle.
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Any suspension would end in August, coinciding