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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. This, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives in high-level competition, something LIV didn’t fully provide. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns about ending his career early and to secure a substantial retirement fund. Thus, skipping the last contracted season isn’t surprising, though questions remain if he had to buy out or return part of his guaranteed salary. He also remains an owner of LIV team Smash GC, which recently appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will next play: the DP World Tour, where he is immediately eligible — possibly with a fine? Or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV appearance due to relaxed lifetime bans imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan? Why hold grudges when every LIV returnee, especially high-profile ones, benefits the established tour? ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reports that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022.