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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season beginning on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly a friendly agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he found limited in LIV Golf. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns threatening his career and to secure a solid retirement fund. Thus, his decision to forgo the last contracted season is not surprising, although questions remain about potential buyouts or repayments. He remains the owner of the LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation abounds about which fairways Koepka will next appear on: the DP World Tour, where he would have immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty; or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance, after previous lifetime bans imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan were substantially relaxed. It appears the key question is partially answered. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, aiming to rejoin the player field.