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Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf for 2026, Citing Family Reasons as Talor Gooch Takes Smash GC Captaincy

PGA Tour rules require a one-year sit-out from his last LIV start on August 24, 2025, leaving any return decision until after late 2026.

Overview

  • LIV Golf and Koepka said the split was amicable, with official statements emphasizing his choice to spend more time at home.
  • Koepka had roughly one year remaining on a reported contract exceeding $100 million when the departure was confirmed.
  • The PGA Tour issued a neutral statement and reiterated its policy that ex-LIV players are ineligible for one year from their most recent LIV event.
  • Koepka, 35, struggled in 2025 with no wins, a 31st-place finish in LIV’s individual standings, and three missed cuts at the majors, though he remains exempt for all four majors next year.
  • Multiple outlets noted he is the first high-profile player to leave LIV, a development that raises questions about the league’s roster strength and Koepka’s competitive plans, including potential DP World Tour appearances.