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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly agreed upon amicably according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives on high-level challenge, was less motivated at LIV. He mainly joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns about ending his career but wanted to secure a good retirement fund. Thus, skipping the final contract year is not surprising, although questions remain about possible buyouts or returning part of his guaranteed pay. He still owns the LIV team Smash GC, captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will next appear. The DP World Tour would allow immediate play, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV event, after previously lifetime bans were softened. This key question seems partially answered: ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player pool.
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