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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives at the highest level of competition, something he found limited on LIV. He moved there mainly in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. Therefore, skipping the last contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about financial terms and his ownership status with LIV’s Smash GC team, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows about where Koepka will play next: DP World Tour, where he could be immediately eligible perhaps after a penalty, or PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV event after lifetime bans were softened under former commissioner Jay Monahan. Why be vindictive when his return benefits the dominant PGA Tour? ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.
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