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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will stay connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka, a competitive player who thrives on high-level competition, found limited motivation at LIV. He initially moved to LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns and the opportunity to secure a substantial retirement fund. Questions remain whether he had to buy out his contract or repay part of his guaranteed salary, and whether he remains an owner of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation continues about which tour Koepka will play on next: DP World Tour, where he’d be immediately eligible likely with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension from his last LIV participation, after previous lifetime bans were softened. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ circle.
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