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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. The decision was reportedly amicable, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, a fierce competitor who thrives on top-level competition, had limited motivation on LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure substantial retirement funds. Thus, skipping the last contract year isn’t surprising, though questions remain on possible buyouts or partial refund of guaranteed money. Does he remain owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch?
Speculation is rife on where Koepka will compete next. On the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible, possibly subject to penalties? Or back on the PGA Tour, where he faced a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, following a significant softening of previously lifetime bans by former commissioner Jay Monahan? Turning vengeful would be illogical as every LIV returnee strengthens the well-resourced PGA Tour. This key question seems partly answered: ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka officially applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership after not renewing post-2022.