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Brooks Koepka Steps Away from LIV Golf for Family Time

Florida, USAWednesday, December 24, 2025
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Major Wins and Career Highlights

  • Five Major Wins: Brooks Koepka, a top golfer with five major wins, has decided to leave LIV Golf.
  • Family First: He wants to spend more time with his family.
  • LIV Golf Journey: This move comes after he joined LIV Golf in 2022, leaving the PGA Tour behind.
  • Five Wins in Four Seasons: Koepka won five times in four seasons with LIV Golf.

Representatives' Statement

  • Family Importance: His representatives said family has always been important to him.
  • Love for the Game: They added that he still loves the game.
  • Contract Agreement: Koepka had one year left on his contract, but both sides agreed to part ways.

Career Achievements

  • Age and Experience: Koepka, who is 35, has had a great career.
  • PGA Tour Wins: He won nine PGA Tour events before joining LIV Golf.
  • Major Championships: He is a three-time US PGA champion and has also won the US Open twice.

Impact on LIV Golf and PGA Tour

  • Big Name Departure: Koepka was one of the big names who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.
  • Significant Move: This move was seen as a big deal in the golf world.
  • Team Transition: Now, Talor Gooch will take over as captain of Koepka's former team, Smash.

Future Speculations

  • First Big Star to Leave: Koepka is the first big star to leave LIV Golf.
  • Future Plans: There has been talk about his future for months.
  • PGA Tour Rules: Some wonder if he will return to the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour has rules against players who join LIV Golf.

Playing Opportunities

  • Major Championships: Koepka can still play in major championships.
  • DP World Tour: He can also join the DP World Tour.
  • Recent Retirement: Earlier this week, another golfer, Mito Pereira, retired from golf at age 30.

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