First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh wants to try again, Charley Hull soon launching her own YouTube channel. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was officially stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil, though skepticism remains. Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives on high-level contests, was less motivated in LIV Golf and had joined in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and securing a solid retirement fund. His waiver of the final contractual season raises questions about possible buyouts or repayments. He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will compete next. The DP World Tour offers immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty, while the PGA Tour carries a one-year suspension following his last LIV event, with prior lifetime bans softened. Returning players, especially prominent ones, tend to benefit the established tours. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended post-2022.
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