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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh.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 stay connected with the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was a friendly agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something that was limited during his time in LIV. Originally, he joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and to secure a good retirement fund. So, his decision to skip the final contract year is understandable, though some questions remain about potential buyouts or refunds. He remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which has already named Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation grows about which fairways Koepka will play on next. He could join the DP World Tour, where he would have immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty. Or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension after his last LIV start, following the easing of previously imposed lifetime bans by former commissioner Jay Monahan. This key question seems partially answered: According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.