First start at the Farmers, Vijay Singh returning, Charley Hull launching a YouTube channel soon. The Back Nine.
As expected: Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. This friendly agreement was stated officially by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitive type, highly motivated and energized by top-level contests, which he found limited at LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns, seeking a solid retirement fund. Thus, skipping the final contract year is not surprising, though questions remain about any buyout or repayment. Koepka, 35, also remains an owner of LIV’s Smash GC team, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows about which fairways Koepka will play next: DP World Tour, where he’s immediately eligible likely with a penalty? Or PGA Tour, where a one-year suspension had applied after his last LIV appearance but was softened by former commissioner Jay Monahan? Why retaliate when returning LIV players benefit the PGA Tour? According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the playing field.
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