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As expected: Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season, starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was agreed on amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a competitive type who thrives in high-level competition, was somewhat limited in motivation at LIV. In 2022, he switched mainly because of injuries and to secure a solid retirement fund. Thus, skipping the last contracted season is not surprising, although questions remain about potential buyouts or wage returns. Koepka remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Speculations abound about which fairways Koepka will appear on next—DP World Tour, where he’d be immediately eligible, possibly with penalties, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after LIV participation, now significantly reduced from a lifetime ban. The crucial question seems partly answered: ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership from 2022 and rejoin the player ranks.
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