As LIV Golf turns the page to 2026, the fallout from Brooks Koepka’s December 23 departure is still unfolding. Now Kevin Na, the face of LIV’s Korea expansion, has gone radio silent on social media, unfollowing both the Saudi league and Iron Heads GC, signaling he might be next.

According to a NUCLR Golf post on X, there is “drama going on” within the Iron Heads GC franchise amid swirling rumors about roster changes. Yubin Jang has been relegated from the LIV Golf League after finishing in the ‘Open Zone’ during the 2025 season, and the team is actively seeking a replacement. Rumors suggest that a potential new South Korean player is joining the team. 

• Si Woo Kim: Multiple reports earlier indicated that Iron Heads GC was in late-stage negotiations to sign Si Woo Kim, but he put the rumors to rest as he committed to playing in the Sony Open.
• Sungjae Im: Rumors suggested that Sungjae Im could also be defecting to LIV, but he denied the rumors, calling it “FAKE NEWS.”
• Yosuke Asaji: There is also Japan’s Yosuke Asaji. He secured a spot for the 2026 season by finishing second in the International Series rankings. Although his team has not been confirmed yet, his Asian heritage and close friendship with Jinichiro Kozuma (a member of Iron Heads GC) make him a potential fit for the team. 

The timing after Koepka’s exit intensifies speculation about internal unrest and strategic shifts going into 2026. Analysts earlier feared that Koepka’s exit might just be a leak in the dam and could potentially cause a domino effect, with other players following in his footsteps. The 5x major winner became the first marquee player to willingly move away, and shockingly, with a year remaining on his contract.

The Korean-born American joined LIV Golf in 2022 after leaving the PGA Tour with five wins. As Iron Heads captain, he anchored an Asian-heavy roster and delivered a strong 2024 second-place finish in team standings. But the 2025 season wasn’t a good one for him. Na finished 44th in the standings with just one top-15 result—a T12 in Hong Kong. His leadership didn’t translate to the course either, as his team finished last in the 2025 standings.

At the start of the 25′ season, Na was excited for LIV to play in Korea.

“I’m really excited to show the Korean fans what LIV Golf is all about,” he said about the May event at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club. With three Korean-born players and Korean sponsors backing Iron Heads, the Seoul debut was his legacy moment. Now that vision hangs in the balance.

Even if these are simply rumors, the timing shows things aren’t as good in LIV Golf. The league is dealing with problems that transcend individual contracts. Golfers who can’t get to majors are demotivated. Despite the league changing to a 72-hole format, there is still no word on OWGR, although that remains Scott O’Neil’s goal. LIV Golf’s global schedule may be burning out golfers. Koepka’s stated reason for his exit, to spend more time with his family, hinted at this glaring issue.

As Kevin Na’s status with the league remains dicey, the other two golfers on the team as of now are Danny Lee and Jinichiro Kozuma.

Interestingly, Kevin Na isn’t the only one riding the cutting-ties rumor treadmill.

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Kevin Na and Brooks Koepka aren’t the only ones

Pat Perez, who joined LIV in 2022, just dropped a bombshell by posting a PGA Tour cup on Instagram story with a pointed caption: “Happy NEW year.” The timing matters. The three-time PGA Tour winner turns 50 in March, making him eligible for the Champions Tour. That photo came across as a declaration.

Perez’s LIV journey echoes the league’s broader struggles. He finished 48th in 2024 after three seasons with 4Aces GC, which meant he lost his seat on the team. LIV moved him to television in 2025, but that deal is no longer in place.

The pattern is unmistakable. Koepka said he needed time with his family. Perez wants to play on the Champions Tour. Na stops following his own team. These moves aren’t planned, yet they show that LIV’s hold is getting weaker.

Timing and clarity are what set Perez and Koepka apart from Na. In March, Perez will turn 50 and be eligible for the Champions Tour. This is a clear way out, even if he faces penalties. Koepka might just get invited back to the PGA Tour, given his status. Na’s situation remains unclear due to a poor 2025 performance.