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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion intends to stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This amicable agreement was stated officially by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. However, Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited in LIV Golf. He joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns, seeking a secure financial retirement. His decision not to play the final contracted season raises questions about buyouts or partial paybacks. Despite this, he remains owner of the LIV team Smash GC, which appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation surrounds where Koepka will play next. Possibly the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible, albeit possibly facing penalties, or the PGA Tour, where he would serve a one-year suspension for his last LIV appearance, despite lifetime bans having been softened. Returning LIV players, especially prominent ones like Koepka, benefit the PGA Tour’s position. According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been renewed after 2022.
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