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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the LIV Golf League 2026 season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was a mutual agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a highly competitive athlete, thrives in top-level competition—but that was somewhat limited in LIV. He switched in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and the desire to secure a strong retirement fund. Thus, his waiver of the last contractually required season is not surprising, though questions remain about potential buyouts or repayments. The 35-year-old still owns his LIV team Smash GC, which recently appointed Talor Gooch as new captain.
Speculation is brewing about which fairways Koepka will appear on next. DP World Tour grants him immediate eligibility, likely with a fine. The PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV appearance after former commissioner Jay Monahan reduced lifetime bans significantly, poses other considerations. Allowing prominent LIV returnees back benefits the established Tour, which has greater leverage. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership after 2022 and rejoin the player pool.