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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s statement. However, Koepka is known as a competitive athlete who thrives on top-level sporting challenges, something he found limited in LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a lucrative retirement fund. Withdrawing from his last contractual season doesn’t come as a surprise, though questions remain about financial settlements or retained ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculations abound regarding which tour Koepka will join next. He could play immediately on the DP World Tour, perhaps facing a penalty, or return to the PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension dating back to his last LIV event—reduced from a lifetime ban originally imposed. Why be vindictive when any LIV returnee benefits the stronger Tour? ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, aiming to rejoin the player pool.
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