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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was amicably agreed upon, according to an official statement from LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, a motivation he lacked somewhat at LIV. Originally switching to LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns about the end of his career and to secure a substantial retirement fund, his opt-out from the final contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about possible buyouts or salary repayments. The 35-year-old remains owner of his LIV team Smash GC, which has appointed Talor Gooch as the new captain.
Speculation is growing about which fairways Koepka will soon appear on. The DP World Tour would grant him immediate eligibility, perhaps with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, after former Commissioner Jay Monahan softened lifetime bans. Why be vindictive when every LIV returnee aids the more established tour that holds sway? This key question seems partially answered. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022, to rejoin the player pool.
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