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  • As the golf world continues to speculate on Brooks Koepka's potential PGA Tour return, another big name, Sergio Garcia, has made a call on his own future. Notably, a few players' LIV contracts are yet to be renewed.

Brooks Koepka‘s future after 2026 is still uncertain. His LIV Golf contract expires at the end of the next season. However, as Scott O’Neil expressed, he might not re-sign with them beyond that. Rumors of him wanting a PGA Tour return have been running wild ever since. However, Sergio Garcia is certainly not going back to his former employer.

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In fact, the Spanish veteran has just signed a mega deal with LIV Golf. As confirmed by Underdog Golf, “Sergio Garcia signs multi-year extension with LIV Golf.” Apart from the fact that it’s a multi-year contract, no other details are revealed as of yet.

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Garcia was one of Greg Norman’s biggest signings in 2022. Having won the Masters Tournament once and being a regular in the Team Europe Ryder Cup squad, he brought a lot of prestige along with him. His experience in the game also added a lot of value to LIV Golf. Garcia was the ideal choice to lead a squad when he joined the PIF-funded league.

This is the third big value player that O’Neil has managed to retain. Dustin Johnson had already re-signed with them back in October 2025. Bryson DeChambeau also clarified his intent to stay with LIV Golf. With Garcia also back on the roster, the LIV Golf CEO will have the confidence to approach more players.

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With O’Neil & Co. also formulating strategies to help LIV Golf gain OWGR status, they should be able to gain the trust of more talent. In fact, the LIV Golf CEO also stated that there is a chance they might gain the authorization before the 2026 season begins. If that happens, then every player in the league will get the opportunity to earn points from the first event of the season in February.

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That said, there are a few more big names LIV Golf still has to re-sign to maintain its status. Let’s look at who still hasn’t penned down a new deal.

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Other stars who still haven’t been re-signed by LIV Golf, apart from Brooks Koepka

While Brooks Koepka’s status at LIV Golf is still uncertain, there are a few big names who seem more committed to the Saudi-based project but haven’t been re-signed yet. One of them is Phil Mickelson.

Lefty is one of the biggest ambassadors of LIV Golf. He often promotes the league wherever he goes. However, the 4-year contract that he signed in 2022 has run out at the end of the 2025 season. So it’s a surprise that there haven’t been any reports of him being retained yet.

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Another big name that LIV Golf should have considered by now is Greg Norman’s golden child, Cameron Smith. He was one of the most promising players the Australian legend brought in back in 2022. However, there hasn’t been any news of the 2022 Open Championship winner getting a new contract as well. Hopefully, Scott O’Neil is negotiating with the two players and many others as you read this.

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Molin Sheth

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Molin Sheth is a senior Golf writer at EssentiallySports and a key member of the ES Golf Trends Desk. He brings strong editorial judgment and a data-driven approach to uncovering the game’s overlooked angles, delivering insightful play-by-play reporting across golf’s four major championships. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, an in-house initiative that mentors and develops writers through expert guidance and rigorous training, Molin works closely with industry-leading mentors to bring clarity and depth to a sport where precision matters and every shot tells a story. Molin comes from a diverse professional background that enriches his coverage. With extensive experience in digital marketing, content management, and quality assurance, he excels at optimizing processes and enhancing user experiences, skills that translate into delivering well-researched, engaging content efficiently. His roles in customer support, technical troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration have honed his problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. This comprehensive skill set allows Molin to approach golf reporting with a unique blend of creativity, analytical rigor, and operational excellence, ensuring his work resonates with both casual fans and serious golf enthusiasts.

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