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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the LIV Golf League 2026 season starting February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major champion will stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which was somewhat limited at LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 amid injury concerns, seeking financial security for retirement. Thus, his decision to forgo the final contracted season is understandable, though questions remain about possible buyouts or repayments. Koepka remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will play next—whether on the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible possibly with a penalty, or on the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance. The life bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan were largely softened, easing the path for LIV returnees. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which ended after 2022, seeking reinstatement.