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As expected, Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2026 LIV Golf season starting February 7 in Riyadh; the five-time major champion will remain connected to the rival circuit but needs more time for family. This friendly agreement was officially stated by LIV CEO Scott McNeil. Koepka is a competitive type who thrives in top-level contests, something he lacked at LIV. He switched to the Saudi-backed series in 2022 mainly due to injury concerns and to secure a solid retirement fund. The decision to skip his final contracted season is unsurprising, though questions remain about any financial payback or whether he retains ownership of his LIV team Smash GC, now captained by Talor Gooch.
Speculations abound on where Koepka will play next: the DP World Tour where he could be immediately eligible, possibly with penalties, or the PGA Tour where he is serving a one-year suspension imposed after his last LIV event, softened from a lifetime ban by former commissioner Jay Monahan. The key question appears partially answered: according to ESPN journalist Mark Schlabach, Koepka formally applied last Friday to reactivate his PGA Tour membership and rejoin the players’ ranks after 2022.
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