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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season beginning February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was mutually 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 found with LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a substantial retirement fund. Thus, skipping the final contracted season is unsurprising, though questions remain regarding financial settlements and his ongoing ownership of the LIV team Smash GC, which recently appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will appear next. He could compete immediately on the DP World Tour, possibly with a penalty, or return to the PGA Tour after serving a one-year suspension related to his last LIV appearance, a suspension softened from a lifetime ban by former commissioner Jay Monahan. According to ESPN reporter Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player roster after his 2022 membership lapsed.
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