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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. This was amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives in high-level competition, something he found limited in LIV. Having joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a substantial retirement fund, his decision not to play the final contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about financial settlements and his ownership of LIV team Smash GC.
Speculation grows about where Koepka will play next: the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible—likely with a penalty—or the PGA Tour, where he would face a one-year suspension after his last LIV appearance. Former lifetime bans imposed by then-Commissioner Jay Monahan have been significantly reduced. An important question was answered when ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and return to competition.
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