5-time main winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for household causes, the Saudi-backed circuit introduced on Tuesday.
Koepka, who was one of many greatest names to affix LIV when the renegade tour was launched in 2022, may now be in line for a return to the PGA Tour, in accordance with U.S. stories.
“We now have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will now not compete within the LIV Golf League, following the 2025 season,” LIV Golf chief govt Scott O’Neil mentioned in an announcement.
“Brooks is prioritizing the wants of his household and staying nearer to house. We recognize the numerous impression he has had on the sport and want him continued success, each on and off the course.”
Koepka’s determination comes after his spouse, Jena Sims, revealed in October she had suffered a miscarriage 16 weeks into being pregnant.
His representatives mentioned the 35-year-old American, who gained back-to-back U.S. Opens in 2017 and 2018, had determined to spend extra time along with his household.
“Household has all the time guided Brooks’s selections, and he feels that is the suitable second to spend extra time at house,” Koepka’s representatives mentioned in an announcement.
“Brooks will proceed to be an enormous supporter of LIV Golf and needs the league and its gamers continued success.”
Below present guidelines, LIV Golf gamers should serve a one-year suspension earlier than being allowed to return to the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour was non-committal Tuesday a couple of doable timeline for Koepka’s return to the tour.
“Brooks Koepka is a extremely completed skilled, and we want him and his household continued success,” it mentioned in an announcement to ESPN.
“The PGA Tour continues to supply the perfect skilled golfers essentially the most aggressive, difficult and profitable surroundings wherein to pursue greatness.”
Printed on Dec 24, 2025