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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, a competitor who thrives on high-level challenges, had only limited motivation at LIV. He joined in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. His decision not to play the final contracted season raises questions: did he buy out of the contract or repay part of his guaranteed payment? He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as new captain.
Speculation looms on which tours Koepka will join next: the DP World Tour where he could play immediately, possibly paying a penalty, or the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year ban since his last LIV event, softened from a lifetime ban. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players.
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