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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more family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 a friendly agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, known as a competitor who gets motivated in high-level tournaments, found the LIV experience somewhat limiting. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns, to secure a solid retirement fund. Given that, his waiver of the final contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain — did he have to buy out, repay part of his guaranteed fee? Is he still owner of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch?
Speculation grows about which tours Koepka will appear on next. The DP World Tour grants him immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty. On the PGA Tour, he must serve a one-year suspension from his last LIV start, after previous lifetime bans were softened. Why be vindictive when every LIV returnee benefits the longer-established tour? This crucial question seems partly answered: ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been extended since 2022, seeking re-admittance.