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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the competing circuit but wants more family time. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives at the highest level, something he lacked at LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly because injury had him doubt his career’s continuation and he sought a solid retirement fund. Thus, his skipping the last contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain: Did he buy out of the contract or refund part of the guaranteed money? Does he still co-own his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch?
Speculation grows about where Koepka will appear next: DP World Tour, where he would have immediate eligibility possibly with a penalty? Or PGA Tour, where a one-year suspension has been served following his last LIV start after former Commissioner Jay Monahan’s lifetime bans were softened? Why be spiteful when any returning LIV player benefits the longer-leveraged PGA Tour? ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership not renewed after 2022.
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