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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh. The five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. According to LIV CEO Scott McNeil, this was mutually agreed upon. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives in high-level competition, something he lacked in LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 amid injury concerns to secure a solid retirement fund. Questions remain whether he had to buy out his contract or return part of his guaranteed salary. He also remains an owner of LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch now captain.
Speculation arises about where Koepka will next tee off: The DP World Tour, where he would be instantly eligible, possibly with a penalty? Or the PGA Tour, where he would serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV event, following a softened lifetime ban initially imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan? The critical question seems partly answered. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reinstate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.
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