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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will stay connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This was mutually agreed upon, according to LIV CEO Scott McNeil’s official statement. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives in high-level contests, which he only partly found at LIV Golf. He originally joined LIV in 2022 partly due to injury concerns and to secure retirement earnings. Thus, skipping the final contractual season is not surprising though questions remain about potential buyouts or repayments. He remains owner of LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch named the new captain.
Speculation grows about where Koepka will next play—DP World Tour, where immediate eligibility is likely with possible penalty, or PGA Tour, where a one-year suspension from his last LIV appearance is in place but was significantly reduced from lifetime bans previously enforced. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the playing field.
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