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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeill. However, Koepka is a competitor who thrives in high-level competition, which he found somewhat lacking in LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly to secure a solid retirement fund as injuries threatened to end his career early. Thus, skipping the last contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about potential buyouts or repayment of guaranteed money. He also remains an owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which recently appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation remains about where Koepka will compete next. The DP World Tour would allow immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance, following the reduction of the previously imposed lifetime bans. The question of why be vindictive when any notable LIV returnee strengthens the PGA Tour seems partly answered. ESPN reporter Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, seeking reinstatement.
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