First start at the Farmers, Vijay Singh returns, Charley Hull launching on YouTube soon. The Back Nine.
As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but wants more time for his family. According to LIV CEO Scott McNeil, this was a friendly agreement. Koepka is known as a highly competitive athlete who thrives on top-level competition, which he found limited with LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 as he feared his career was ending due to injuries and sought to secure a substantial retirement fund. Thus, skipping the final contracted season is not surprising, though questions remain about potential buyouts or repaying guaranteed earnings. He still owns his LIV team Smash GC, now led by new captain Talor Gooch.
Speculation grows about which tours Koepka will appear on next. He would be eligible immediately for the DP World Tour—possibly with a penalty—or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV appearance, after which former Commissioner Jay Monahan substantially softened the lifetime suspensions. The critical question is partly answered: ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ circle after not renewing post-2022.
View this post on Instagram