First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh back on the PGA Tour, and Charley Hull launching soon on YouTube. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a competitor who thrives under high-level pressure, found limited motivation at LIV. Having joined in 2022 primarily due to injury fears and to secure a solid retirement fund, his skipping the final contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about any buyout or repayment obligations. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation abounds about where Koepka will play next. The DP World Tour would likely allow immediate eligibility, possibly with a penalty, while the PGA Tour’s one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance remains, albeit significantly softened from prior lifetime bans. The PGA Tour seems open to reintegration, benefiting from LIV players returning. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership after leaving in 2022.
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