Overview
- Koepka’s camp and LIV confirmed he will step away to prioritize family, ending his participation for the 2026 season.
- The PGA Tour issued a cordial statement acknowledging Koepka, yet his path back remains unclear under the one‑year penalty for LIV competitors.
- Analyst Brandel Chamblee urged the PGA Tour to impose a consequence on any returning LIV player, suggesting re‑qualification or limited eligibility.
- Bryson DeChambeau said Koepka’s exit has complicated his own contract extension talks and cautioned that a special exemption for a return would be a “slippery slope.”
- Dustin Johnson confirmed a new LIV deal reportedly worth upwards of $100 million as the league moves to 72‑hole events starting at LIV Golf Riyadh in February 2026.