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As expected, Brooks Koepka has declined to participate in the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was agreed upon amicably, according to official statement by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level contests, something he lacked at LIV. His 2022 move to LIV was primarily due to injury concerns threatening his career, aiming to secure adequate retirement funds. Thus, skipping the final contract year is unsurprising, though questions remain if he repaid a portion of his guaranteed salary and whether he retains ownership of his LIV team, Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculations abound about where Koepka will compete next: DP World Tour where he would be immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, after previous lifetime bans were softened. Returning to PGA Tour benefits both Koepka and the tour, creating a win-win. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and be reinstated as a player.
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