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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a fierce competitor who thrives in top-level competition, was less motivated during his LIV stint. He switched in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure retirement funds, making his skip of the final contract year unsurprising, though questions remain about contract buyouts and his ownership of LIV team Smash GC.
Speculation arises about where Koepka will play next—DP World Tour with immediate eligibility, perhaps with a penalty, or PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV event. The lifelong bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly softened to accommodate LIV returnees. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership after its 2022 expiration.
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