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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf League season, which begins on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited at LIV. He initially moved there in 2022 due to injury concerns, looking to secure his retirement funds. Thus, skipping the final contractual season raises questions: Did he buy out his contract or refund part of his guaranteed salary? Does he remain the owner of the LIV Smash GC team, now captained by Talor Gooch?
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will next appear — the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible to play, possibly paying a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year ban due to his last LIV appearance, following a significant reduction from previous lifetime bans. Returning to the PGA Tour is advantageous for both parties, especially as Koepka has officially applied to reactivate his membership, according to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach.
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