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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season, which begins on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives in high-level competition, something he somewhat lacked in LIV. He switched in 2022 primarily because of injuries and the desire to secure a comfortable retirement fund. His forfeiting of the final contract year is therefore not surprising, though questions remain about possible buyouts or repayments. He also remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will compete next: the DP World Tour, where he would likely be immediately eligible, possibly with a penalty; or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, following reduced lifetime bans initially imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan. Why be vindictive when every LIV returnee benefits the established tour? ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ ranks.
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