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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was reportedly a mutual agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited in LIV. His move in 2022 was largely motivated by career-ending injuries and financial security for retirement. Questions remain whether he had to buy out his contract or repay part of his guaranteed salary. He remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation rises on where Koepka will next appear: DP World Tour, where he could play immediately possibly paying a penalty, or on the PGA Tour, where a one-year suspension was imposed due to LIV participation, now greatly reduced from previously lifetime bans. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ ranks.