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Expected: Brooks Koepka has officially withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting on February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for his family. This was agreed upon amicably, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitor who typically thrives in high-level sporting contests, which he found limited in LIV. He switched to LIV in 2022 mainly due to injuries threatening his career, seeking a solid retirement fund. Thus, his waiver of the final contractual season is not surprising, though questions remain about financial aspects and team ownership.
Speculations abound about where Koepka will play next. The DP World Tour would grant immediate eligibility, likely with a penalty, or the PGA Tour, where he faces a one-year suspension from his last LIV participation after former Commissioner Jay Monahan significantly eased lifetime bans. Why be vengeful, especially since every returning LIV player benefits the PGA Tour? According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally requested to reactivate his PGA Tour membership last Friday.
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