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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was amicably agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level contests, something he found limited at LIV. He initially joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns that threatened his career and to secure retirement money. His skipping the final contract year raises questions: did he buy out or return part of his guaranteed pay? Does he remain owner of LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch?
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will next play: DP World Tour where he would be immediately eligible, possibly paying a penalty, or PGA Tour where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV event, after former commissioner Jay Monahan softened previously imposed lifetime bans. Given that every returning LIV player ultimately benefits the PGA Tour, this question seems partly answered. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, allowing him back into the player pool.
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