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Expected: Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. LIV CEO Scott McNeil confirmed this amicable agreement, although many doubt the full story. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something that LIV hasn’t fully provided. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injuries that threatened his career and to secure retirement earnings. It’s no surprise he skipped the final contract year, but questions remain around buyouts or repayments. Koepka also remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as new captain.
Speculation grows on which tour Koepka will next appear: DP World Tour, where he would be eligible immediately, possibly with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he must serve a one-year suspension since his last LIV event. Recent liftings of lifetime bans by former commissioner Jay Monahan make a return more likely. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied to reactivate his PGA Tour membership last Friday.
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