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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting on February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time, according to an amicable agreement stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, known for his competitive spirit, had limited motivation playing at LIV events and originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a retirement fund. Questions remain whether he had to buy out his contract or return part of his guaranteed pay. It’s also unclear if he still owns his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows on where Koepka will next play: the DP World Tour, where he would be eligible immediately possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV start, after the lifetime bans imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly softened. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.
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