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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a competitive spirit who thrives on high-level competition, was only partially motivated playing LIV events. He originally joined LIV in 2022 due to injury concerns ending his career and to secure a substantial retirement fund. His skipping the final contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about contract buyouts or partial repayments. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, which has named Talor Gooch the new captain.
Speculation rises about Koepka’s next playing venues. He would be immediately eligible for the DP World Tour, likely facing a penalty fee, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a year-long suspension after his last LIV event, though lifetime bans imposed by former commissioner Jay Monahan have been significantly softened. This shift could benefit the PGA Tour, especially with other prominent LIV returnees. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which was not extended after 2022.
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