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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, was somewhat less motivated in LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 believing his career was nearing its end due to injuries and aimed to secure a good retirement fund. Thus, his decision to skip the contractually obligated final season is not surprising, although questions remain about potential buyouts or repayments. He also remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, which recently named Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation is rife about which tours Koepka will play next: DP World Tour, where he would immediately be eligible (possibly with a penalty), or PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV event after lifetime bans were softened. Why hold grudges when every LIV returnee, especially a star like Koepka, benefits the dominant tours? ESPN’s Mark Schlabach revealed that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, aiming for readmittance to the player roster.