Brooks Koepka leaving LIV Golf, according to CEO

After three seasons, Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf.

On Tuesday, LIV Golf’s new CEO, Scott O’Nell, expressed gratitude to Koepka on social media for his contributions to the league. Later, a representative from Koepka’s team confirmed that the star is departing the circuit he joined in June 2022, having been one of the most prominent players to make the jump from the PGA Tour at that time.

"Brooks Koepka will be stepping away from LIV Golf," his representation said in a statement. "Family has always guided Brooks' decisions, and he feels this is the right moment to spend more time at home. Brooks will continue to be a huge supporter of LIV Golf and wishes the league and its players continued success. Brooks remains passionate about the game of golf and will keep fans updated on what's ahead."

O'Neil said in a statement that Koepka was leaving due to family needs, which is, ironically, the line that many players used when they left the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-backed league.

"We have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will no longer compete in the LIV Golf League, following the 2025 season," he said. "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, both on and off the course."

If Koepka were to spurn LIV Golf in 2026, he would still be able to play all four majors thanks to his win at the 2023 PGA Championship.

He is also a DP World Tour member and would have access to those events.

As far as a return to the PGA Tour, he likely wouldn't be eligible to play until August 2026. Former LIV players have had to wait one calendar year since the last competition day on LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour, which means Koepka wouldn't be eligible until after the 2026 Tour Championship.

Rumors of Koepka's desire to return to the PGA Tour have swirled for some time. For example, Fred Couples, speaking on a radio show back in March, said he knew the five-time major champion was anxious to return to the Tour but wasn’t sure how LIV players might be welcomed back.

“I talked to Brooks Koepka all the time. I love Brooks Koepka, and I'm not going to say anything extra except I talked to him all the time,” Couples told Dave Mahler and Dick Fain of KJR 93.3 FM ahead of receiving the Royal Brougham Sports Legend Award from the Seattle Sports Commission. “He wants to come back. I will say that I believe he really wants to come back and play the Tour. But for me personally, there are a lot of guys that are going to be pushed out…I don't know how you get an elevated event with 72 people and bring seven superstars in. What do you tell those other seven? Bye-bye.”

“It’s succeeding,” he said. “The Tour's age is going rapidly lower and lower and lower, so for us to throw them a bone to come back on the Tour …”

Couples’ voice trailed off, but his point was made: how many of the LIV golfers does the Tour really need?

Golfweek's Cameron Jourdan contributed to this report.