{"id":367869,"date":"2025-12-24T01:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T01:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/367869\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T01:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T01:54:14","slug":"brooks-koepka-moving-on-from-liv-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/367869\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooks Koepka moving on from LIV Golf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This section is Presented<\/p>\n<p>This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication.<\/p>\n<p> by <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored noopener\" title=\"Link to Callaway Golf Advertorial (Leaving Toronto Sun)\" class=\"sponsored-meta-content-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.callawaygolf.ca\" target=\"_blank\"> Callaway Golf <\/a><a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" title=\"Link to Callaway Golf  Advertorial (Leaving Toronto Sun)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.callawaygolf.ca\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cgbrandlogoltr_blk-e1582128472512.png\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sports<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/golf\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Golf<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article-subtitle\">Former world No. 1 forgoing the final year on his contract, sparking speculation about eventual return to PGA Tour<\/p>\n<p>Published Dec 23, 2025 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Join the conversation\" class=\"article-meta-comment-count\" data-story-comment-component=\"\" href=\"#comments-area\">   <\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can save this article by registering for free <a class=\"bookmark-link\" data-evt-skip-click=\"true\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/register\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. 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(Scott Taetsch\/LIV Golf via AP) Photo by Scott Taetsch \/THE ASSOCIATED PRESSArticle content<\/p>\n<p>One of golf\u2019s top talents will not be competing in LIV Golf in 2026, the league announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 2<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Toronto Sun\" class=\"market-logo\" height=\"37\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.2.3\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-tsun.svg\" width=\"280\"\/><\/p>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n<p>THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\"><a data-evt-val=\"{\" control_fields=\"\" link=\"\" koepka=\"\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/golf\/brooks-koepka-id-share-my-major-secrets-but-nobody-has-asked\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brooks Koepka<\/a>, a five-time major champion, will be replaced by fellow American Talor Gooch as captain of Smash GC, LIV Golf League CEO Scott O\u2019Neil said in a statement<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will no longer compete in the LIV Golf League, following the 2025 season,\u201d O\u2019Neil said. \u201cBrooks 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\">Koepka, 35, is a former world No. 1. He signed with the Saudi Arabian-financed breakaway league in <a data-evt-val=\"{\" control_fields=\"\" link=\"\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/golf\/decision-to-go-to-liv-golf-would-have-tougher-if-i-was-healthy-says-brooks-koepka\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">June 2022<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The West Palm Beach-born golfer reportedly has one year remaining on his contract, which was worth more than $100 million.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Monday Morning Golf Banner\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.2.3\/websites\/images\/newsletters\/icon-mondayMorningGolf.svg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Monday Morning Golf<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">Jon McCarthy has something for every golfer, with a notably Canadian slant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__disclaimer__new-story-page text-size--tiny\">By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try again<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 3<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Koepka\u2019s management team issued a statement, thanking Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund, O\u2019Neil and LIV Golf League\u2019s management team, along with his teammates and fans.<\/p>\n<p>Family first<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFamily has always guided Brooks\u2019 decisions, and he feels this is the right moment to spend more time at home,\u201d Koepka\u2019s management team said. \u201cBrooks 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\u2019s ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\">In October, Koepka\u2019s wife Jena announced on social media that she had <a data-evt-val=\"{\" control_fields=\"\" link=\"\" a=\"\" miscarriage=\"\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/golf\/brooks-koepka-jena-sims-heartbreaking-miscarriage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">suffered a miscarriage<\/a> at 16 weeks. The couple shares a two-year-old son, Crewe.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 4<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Return to PGA Tour?<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t immediately clear when Koepka might be allowed to return to the PGA Tour if he opts to return. Former PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan suspected golfers who competed in LIV Golf tournaments without conflicting-event releases.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBrooks Koepka is a highly accomplished professional, and we wish him and his family continued success,\u201d the PGA Tour said in a statement. \u201cThe PGA Tour continues to offer the best professional golfers the most competitive, challenging and lucrative environment in which to pursue greatness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Citing sources, ESPN reported that Koepka informed the PGA Tour of his plan to leave LIV Golf before announcing his exit Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Koepka missed the cut in three of the four majors this past season.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Share this article in your social network<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This section is Presented This section was produced by the editorial department. 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