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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This amicable agreement was announced by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, found limited motivation in LIV. Initially, he joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injuries threatening his career and to secure a substantial retirement fund. Thus, his decision to skip the final contract year is not surprising, although questions remain about potential buyouts or repayments. He still owns his LIV team Smash GC, recently appointing Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation abounds about where Koepka will next compete: the DP World Tour, where immediate eligibility may require a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension for LIV participation, which has been reduced from lifetime bans. Why be vindictive when prominent LIV returnees benefit the PGA Tour’s long-term interests? ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which lapsed after 2022, seeking readmission to the players’ circle.
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