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As expected, Brooks Koepka has opted out of the 2026 LIV Golf season beginning February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion remains connected to the rival circuit but seeks more family time. This mutual agreement was officially stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is known as a competitor who thrives on high-level competition, which he found limited in LIV. He moved to LIV in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns about ending his career and to secure a retirement fund. His decision to skip the final contracted season raises questions about possible buyout or returned guarantees. He remains the owner of LIV team Smash GC, with Talor Gooch as captain.
Speculation is rife on which tour Koepka will join next. He is immediately eligible for the DP World Tour, possibly with a penalty, or potentially returning to the PGA Tour after serving a one-year suspension initiated by former Commissioner Jay Monahan, now reduced significantly. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership, rejoining the player pool after not renewing post-2022.
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