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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited in LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injuries threatening his career and to secure a good retirement payout. Thus, skipping the last contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about possible buyouts or repayments. He still owns his LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Much speculation surrounds which fairways Koepka will appear on next: the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he would serve a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance. However, lifetime bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan have been significantly eased. Why be vindictive when every high-profile LIV returnee benefits the stronger Tour? This question partially answered: ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.
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His potential suspension would end in August, coinciding with the close of the 2026 season at the Tour Championship (Aug 27-30). Koepka would be eligible for 2027 when the PGA Tour introduces its condensed schedule with nearly two dozen $20 million events featuring limited but top-tier fields, the perfect timing for a comeback, fitting Koepka’s style. Investors at PGA Tour Enterprises, expected to manage this top league, would undoubtedly welcome another marquee name.
\”He might need some time, but I think he’ll return to the PGA Tour,\” Jon Rahm recently said on the ‘Subpar’ podcast. \”He’ll likely play at least minimally, focusing on favored major events. If he qualifies or can enter elite tournaments, he’ll play those too.\” Moreover, there might be leniency for a five-time major champion—the PGA Tour