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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the competing circuit but needs more time for his family. This was officially stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which was somewhat limited during his time at LIV. He joined the Saudi-backed circuit in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund, so quitting the final contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about financial terms and ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation arises about where Koepka will appear next: the DP World Tour where he could play immediately, possibly with a fine, or the PGA Tour where he would serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, following a significant softening of previous lifetime bans by former Commissioner Jay Monahan. This question partly answered—according to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and be readmitted to the players’ circle.
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