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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season beginning February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains associated with the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This mutual agreement was officially announced by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitive player who thrives in top-level contests, which he found limited at LIV. He originally joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns, seeking a substantial retirement fund. The decision not to play the final contracted season is not surprising, although questions remain about any buyout or repayment of guaranteed fees. Koepka, 35, remains the owner of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculation is rampant on which tours Koepka will compete next: the DP World Tour, where he would be immediately eligible—possibly paying a penalty—or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV appearance after lifelong bans from former Commissioner Jay Monahan were eased. The PGA Tour welcomes LIV returnees, especially high-profile ones, strengthening its position. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not renewed after 2022, hoping to rejoin the player ranks.