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Brooks Koepka Steps Away from LIV Golf in 2025
24 Dec
Summary
- Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf after the 2025 season.
- His departure is driven by a desire to spend more time with family.
- LIV Golf acknowledges the amicable separation, wishing Koepka success.
Brooks Koepka, a celebrated five-time major champion, has announced his departure from LIV Golf, effective after the 2025 season. This decision represents a significant shift for the Saudi-backed league and raises questions about his future playing opportunities, potentially including a return to the PGA Tour. Koepka's move is primarily motivated by his desire to prioritize family needs and spend more time closer to home.
LIV Golf confirmed the amicable and mutual agreement for Koepka's exit, with new CEO Scott O'Neil stating that the golfer is prioritizing his family. Koepka's departure was announced via LIV's website, noting that Talor Gooch will assume captaincy of the Smash team previously led by Koepka. The league expressed appreciation for his impact and wished him well.
The PGA Tour, while not providing specifics, issued a statement acknowledging Koepka's accomplishments and wishing him success. Under current PGA Tour policy, players who joined LIV face a one-year ban from the PGA Tour after their last LIV participation. Koepka's career began on the European tour, which could offer him playing access. LIV concluded its season on August 24th.
