First tee at the Farmers, Vijay Singh back at it, Charley Hull 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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, known as a competitor who thrives in high-level contests, was less motivated in LIV and joined in 2022 primarily due to injury concerns and to secure a retirement fund. Questions remain about whether he repaid part of his guarantee or remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rife about which fairways Koepka will soon appear on: the DP World Tour, where he would gain immediate playing rights possibly upon penalty payment, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV appearance which was significantly reduced from a lifetime ban. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, aiming to rejoin the playing roster.
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