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As expected: Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season, which begins February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he lacked at LIV. He switched to LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns threatening his career and the opportunity to secure a solid retirement fund. Therefore, foregoing the final contracted season is not surprising, although questions remain about whether he had to buy out or return part of his guaranteed pay. The 35-year-old still owns his LIV team Smash GC, which already named Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation is rife about which fairways Koepka will play on next. The DP World Tour would grant him immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where he would have to serve a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance, though lifetime bans previously imposed have been significantly softened. Why hold grudges when every returning LIV player, especially a high-profile one, benefits the established tour? This critical question seems partially answered. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been extended after 2022, aiming to rejoin the player ranks.