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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This amicable agreement was announced by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he lacked to an extent in LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injuries that threatened his career and to secure a good retirement payout. Thus, skipping the final contract year is not surprising, although questions remain about buyouts or paybacks. He is still the owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which has named Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Speculation grows on which tours Koepka will appear on next. The DP World Tour would grant immediate playing rights, possibly with a penalty fee, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, following significant reduction of previous lifetime bans by former commissioner Jay Monahan. This question seems partially answered, as ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.