Brooks Koepka, 35, announced Tuesday that he is leaving LIV Golf, where he has been one of the marquee faces of the Saudi Arabia-sponsored tour since signing with the organization ahead of its inaugural season in 2022. Koepka, who has won five major championships, finished 31st in the league’s individual standings and was unable to lift a trophy in 2025 for the first time in five years.
“Mr. Brooks Koepka will be leaving LIV Golf,” his representative said in a statement. “…Family has always guided Brooks’ decisions and he feels now is the perfect time to spend more time at home. Brooks remains a huge supporter of LIV Golf and wishes the league and players continued success. Brooks remains passionate about the game of golf and will continue to update fans on what’s next.”
Kopika, who spent 47 weeks as the world’s No. 1 golfer in 2018, has nine wins on the PGA Tour, two U.S. Opens (2017-18) and three PGA Championships (2018-19, 2023). He missed out on qualifying for three of the four majors in 2025.
It remains to be seen whether Koepka intends to return to the PGA Tour. However, there is speculation that he will spend 2026 with his family and return to the organization in 2027. The PGA Tour currently imposes a one-year suspension on golfers who participate in unauthorized events. The LIV Golf Tournament fits into that category.
Kopika also needs to secure his eligibility on the PGA Tour after being out of action since 2021. The recent major winner may not have to go through lower qualifiers, but he will likely need to reapply for membership before competing in any competition.
“Brooks Koepka is a highly accomplished professional and we wish him and his family continued success. The PGA Tour continues to provide the best professional golfers with the most competitive, rewarding and lucrative environment in their pursuit of greatness,” the league said.
Much of the bad blood between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf was due to different leadership at the top of each organization.
CEO Brian Rolup may try to persuade the PGA Tour Board of Directors to reverse some of its policies and be open to Koepka’s return, but many within the PGA Tour remain hostile to the players who left the league and divided the sport, believing LIV Golf offered greener pastures.
“We have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will no longer play in the LIV Golf League after the 2025 season,” CEO Scott O’Neal said in a statement. “Brooks has prioritized the needs of his family and stayed close to home. We appreciate his tremendous impact on the game and wish him continued success on and off the course.”
