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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the competing circuit but needs more time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 on high-level competition, which he found limited in LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns, seeking a good retirement package. Thus, skipping the final contractual season is unsurprising, though questions remain about potential buyout or repayments. Koepka also remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch now captain.
Speculation continues about where Koepka will play next. He is eligible for the DP World Tour immediately, likely with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension following his last LIV event after previous lifetime bans were softened. This raises the question: why be vindictive against LIV returnees who ultimately benefit the long-dominant PGA Tour? ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ ranks.