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Predictably, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives in high-level contests, something he only partially experienced at LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly because of injury concerns and the desire to secure a solid retirement fund. Thus, skipping the final contractual season is unsurprising, though questions remain about any buyout or guarantees paid back. Koepka remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation mounts on which fairways Koepka will appear next: DP World Tour, where he’d be immediately eligible, possibly after a penalty, or PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension after LIV appearances. Suspensions have been eased from lifetime bans previously issued by former commissioner Jay Monahan, indicating a more welcoming environment for returning LIV players. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which lapsed after 2022, aiming for reinstatement.
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