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As expected, Brooks Koepka has officially opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season, which starts February 7th in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more family time. This was reportedly a friendly agreement, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives in high-level contests and was only partially motivated by LIV. He joined LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns that threatened his career’s end and to secure a solid retirement fund. Given this, it’s not surprising he waived his last contracted season, though questions remain about financial arrangements and his stakes in the LIV Smash GC team, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculations abound about where Koepka will tee off next: the DP World Tour, where he could play immediately likely with a fine, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension following his last LIV event—reduced from a lifetime ban initially imposed by former Commissioner Jay Monahan. It seems rational for the PGA Tour to allow prominent LIV returnees, especially as the tour gains leverage. ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach reported that last Friday Koepka formally applied to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, which had not been renewed past 2022, seeking reinstatement among the players.