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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the competing circuit but needs more family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 was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. However, Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he lacked in LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and a desire to secure a comfortable retirement fund. Hence, skipping his final contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about financial arrangements and whether he remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which has appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculations arise about where Koepka will next compete: DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance, after lifetime bans were softened. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been renewed after 2022.
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