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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was agreed upon amicably, according to an official statement from LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on top-level challenges, something he lacked at LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure retirement funds. Thus, his decision to skip the last contractually obligated season is not surprising, though questions remain regarding financial terms and ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation swirls about where Koepka will play next: the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible maybe after a penalty payment, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, reduced from a previous lifetime ban. This issue now seems partly resolved. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player group.
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