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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 family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s statement. However, Koepka is known as a competitive player who thrives in high-level competition, something he found limited with LIV. Initially, Koepka joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund, so skipping his final contractual season is not surprising though questions remain about buyouts or salary repayments. He also remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, already captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows on which fairways Koepka will next appear — DP World Tour with immediate eligibility, possibly with penalties, or PGA Tour where he would serve a one-year suspension post-LIV participation. The lifetime bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan have softened significantly. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership that had not been renewed after 2022.
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