"Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion, has become the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the league funded by Saudi Arabia's public investment fund and raises questions whether the PGA Tour will find a way for him to return. The 35-year-old American has made the decision in order to spend more time with his family."
"He joined the rival tour in 2022 and won five events over four seasons he was also the first LIV player to win a major at the 2023 PGA Championship. LIV Golf posted an announcement to its website under a statement that Talor Gooch is the new captain of the Smash team that Koepka had led. Scott O'Neil, the new CEO of LIV, said Koepka and LIV amicably and mutually agreed that Koepka will no longer compete after the 2025 season."
"Brooks is prioritising the needs of his family and staying closer to home, O'Neil said. We appreciate the significant impact he has had on the game and wish him continued success, both on and off the course. The PGA Tour policy banning players who have joined the rival league requires them to sit out for one year from their last participation. Koepka began his career on the European tour and would have access to play there."
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion, will step away from LIV Golf after the 2025 season to spend more time with his family. Koepka joined LIV in 2022, won five events across four seasons and became the first LIV player to win a major at the 2023 PGA Championship. LIV named Talor Gooch captain of the Smash team Koepka had led. LIV CEO Scott O'Neil described the split as amicable. The PGA Tour requires players who joined the rival league to sit out one year; Koepka could access play on the European Tour.
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