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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion intends to stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. That was agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on the highest level contests to get motivated and fired up, something he found limited in LIV. Having joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns about ending his career and to secure a substantial retirement fund, his opting out of the last contractual season is not surprising though questions remain. Did he buy out his contract or repay part of the guaranteed salary? Does the 35-year-old remain owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which recently named Talor Gooch as new captain?
Speculation rises about which fairways Koepka will soon appear on. The DP World Tour would grant immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where a one-year suspension for his last LIV appearance remains after previous lifetime suspensions were significantly softened by then-Commissioner Jay Monahan? Why seek revenge when every returning LIV player, especially a prominent figure, ultimately benefits the longer-armed PGA Tour. This key question seems partly answered. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022, seeking reinstatement.