Brooks Koepka, 35, announced Tuesday that he is leaving LIV Golf after serving as one of the iconic faces of the Saudi-backed tour since signing with the organization ahead of its inaugural 2022 season. Koepka, a five-time major championship winner, did not lift a trophy in 2025 for the first time in five years, finishing 31st in the league’s individual standings.
“Brooks Koepka will retire from LIV Golf,” his representation said in a statement. “…Family has always guided Brooks’ decisions, and he believes now is the right time to spend more time at home. Brooks will continue to be a big supporter of LIV Golf and wishes the league and its players continued success. Brooks remains passionate about golf and will keep fans informed of what lies ahead.”
Kopeka, who spent 47 weeks as the world’s No. 1 golfer in 2018, is a nine-time winner on the PGA Tour and has won two U.S. Opens (2017-18) and three PGA Championships (2018-19, 2023). He missed the cut in three of the four major tournaments in 2025.
It remains to be seen whether Koepka plans to return to the PGA Tour; however, there has been speculation that he may spend 2026 with his family before rejoining the organization in 2027. The PGA Tour currently imposes a one-year suspension for any golfer who participates in unauthorized events. LIV Golf tournaments fall into this category.
Kopeka is also expected to ensure he has playing status on the PGA Tour after being inactive since 2021. As a recent major winner, he may not need to go through the lower qualifying tiers, although he will need to reapply for membership before taking on any discipline.
“Brooks Koepka is a highly accomplished professional, and we wish him and his family continued success. The PGA Tour continues to provide top professional golfers with the most competitive, challenging and lucrative environment in which to pursue excellence,” the league said.
Much of the tension that has developed between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has arisen with different leaders at the top of each organization.
While CEO Brian Rolapp may try to convince the PGA Tour board to reverse some of its policies and open its arms to Koepka’s return, many on the PGA Tour still have ill will toward players who left the league and broke the sport, believing LIV Golf offered greener pastures.
“We have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will no longer participate in the LIV Golf League following the 2025 season,” CEO Scott O’Neil said in a statement. “Brooks is prioritizing the needs of his family and staying closer to home. We appreciate the significant impact he has had on the game and wish him continued success, on and off the course.”
