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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season beginning February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, known as a competitor motivated by top-level conflict, had limited passion for LIV. Having joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and for a secure retirement fund, it is not surprising he skipped the last contractual season, though questions remain about potential buyouts or refunding part of his guaranteed fee. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, which recently named Talor Gooch as new captain.
Speculation thrives about where Koepka will play next—DP World Tour where he would be immediately eligible, likely facing a fine? Or PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV event after previous lifetime bans from former commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly softened? Why be vindictive when every LIV returnee ultimately benefits the stronger established tour? This major question seems partly answered. According to ESPN reporter Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022, seeking readmission to the playing field.
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