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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains linked to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was amicably agreed according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is known as a competitor motivated by high-level challenges, something LIV Golf offered less of. In 2022, he joined LIV mainly for financial security due to injury concerns. Thus, his skipping the final contractual season is no surprise, though questions remain about whether he had to buy out or repay part of his guaranteed salary. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows on where Koepka will play next. DP World Tour would grant immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty. The PGA Tour bans players from LIV for one year post their last LIV event; however, previous lifetime bans were reduced, easing his possible return. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ roster.
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