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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. This amicable agreement was stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something he rarely found motivation for in LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 mainly to secure a solid retirement fund after injury concerns. Thus, skipping the final contracted season is not surprising, although questions remain about financial settlements and his ownership status of the LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will play next — the DP World Tour, where he could compete immediately probably with a penalty; or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV appearance after previous lifetime bans were softened by the former commissioner Jay Monahan. The essential question seems partly answered: According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the playing field after not renewing since 2022.
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