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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain linked to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. LIV CEO Scott McNeil stated it was a friendly agreement. Koepka is a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, something limited at LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 anticipating an early career end due to injury and to secure a solid retirement fund. His skipping the final contractual season raises questions like whether he bought out his contract or repaid part of his guaranteed pay. He remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, which has named Talor Gooch captain.
Speculation is rife where Koepka will next compete: the DP World Tour where he’d be immediately eligible, possibly paying a penalty, or the PGA Tour where he has a one-year suspension from his last LIV appearance, after previous lifetime bans were reduced. Why be vindictive when every LIV returnee benefits the more established tour? According to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership not renewed since 2022, seeking reinstatement to the players’ circle.
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