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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major winner remains connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly agreed amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka, a competitive spirit motivated by top-level contests, had limited enthusiasm at LIV. In 2022, he joined LIV mainly due to injury concerns ending his career early and to secure retirement earnings. Thus, skipping the last contracted season is unsurprising, though questions remain about buyouts or wage repayments. He still owns the LIV team Smash GC, which appointed Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation is rife about where Koepka will next play. The DP World Tour allows immediate eligibility, possibly with penalties. The PGA Tour imposed a one-year suspension after his last LIV event, but lifetime bans from former commissioner Jay Monahan were reduced. Reinstating LIV returnees could benefit the PGA Tour, which holds leverage. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, ending his absence since 2022.
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