KOEPKA BACK OUT OF LIV GOLF
Brooks Koepka has dropped a bombshell on the golf world by announcing he’s leaving LIV Golf and won’t be competing in the 2026 season, despite having a year left on his contract.
The five-time major champion and one of the most high-profile signings in the Saudi-backed league’s history confirmed the move in a statement this week, saying family priorities were behind his decision to step away.
In an official release, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said Koepka and the league have “amicably and mutually agreed” that he’ll no longer be part of LIV after 2025.
The statement made clear that Koepka is eager to spend more time at home and focus on what matters most off the course, something he has said has guided his major career choices.
Koepka’s time with LIV began in 2022 when he signed a blockbuster deal that made plenty of headlines and saw him become the first LIV player to win a major: The 2023 PGA Championship.
But the past few seasons haven’t been easy for him on the course, and personal aspects of his life, including family challenges earlier this year, played a role in his decision to step back.
While Koepka hasn’t confirmed where he’ll play next, there’s already speculation about a possible return to the PGA Tour or appearances on the DP World Tour. Current PGA Tour rules would require him to sit out for one year before he’s eligible to return, meaning he might not tee up on that circuit until late 2026 or 2027 unless exemptions are granted.
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