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As expected: Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. This was a mutual and friendly agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. However, many speculate about Koepka’s motivation since he’s a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited in LIV. Koepka originally joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. His waiver of the final contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about financial details and his ownership status of the LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation abounds about which fairways Koepka will appear on next: the DP World Tour, where he’d be immediately eligible to play, possibly paying a fine; or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance, after the previous lifetime bans by former Commissioner Jay Monahan were significantly eased. Why be vengeful if top players returning from LIV benefit the more powerful PGA Tour? This crucial question seems partially answered: ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the player pool after his membership ended in 2022.