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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the competing circuit but needs more family time. This agreement was reportedly reached amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives in high-level competition, which he lacked somewhat on LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 due to injuries threatening his career end and to secure a solid retirement fund. His forgoing the final contract year is therefore unsurprising, though questions remain about buyouts or repayments. Does the 35-year-old still own his LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as the new captain?
Speculation grows about which fairways Koepka will play on next. He would be immediately eligible on the DP World Tour, likely with a penalty, or on the PGA Tour where a one-year suspension since his last LIV appearance remains after lifetime bans were softened. There is no benefit in bitterness if the PGA Tour welcomes back prominent LIV players. This question seems partially answered as ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022.