Overview
- Koepka’s camp and LIV confirmed he is stepping away to prioritize family, and the PGA Tour issued a cordial statement without announcing any special pathway for reentry.
- Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee argued a penalty should apply to any return, proposing options such as re-qualification, limited eligibility, or a suspension to protect the tour’s meritocracy.
- Reader polling cited by EssentiallySports found 67.71% expect Koepka to play the PGA Tour in 2026, while views on allowing a no-fine return were nearly evenly split.
- LIV Golf is moving to 72-hole events in 2026, and Dustin Johnson has re-signed with the league and publicly supported the format change.
- Koepka has not disclosed his next competitive plans, and reports of a potential nine-figure financial hit for ending his LIV contract early are unverified.