With Brooks Koepka no longer a LIV golfer, questions about his 2026 schedule are looming large. The PGA Tour’s cryptic message didn’t give any clarity. So, where will his priorities lie when 2026 starts?

Well, now the five-time major winner can work around a full-time European schedule, as his European Tour membership is still valid. Fans can expect to see him on the field for the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic. With the likes of Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, and Tommy Fleetwood already confirmed, this would be a good start to the next chapter of his career.

In 2025, Koepka also played 4 DP World Tour events. So it’s evident that he enjoys playing in Europe. If he has to serve a one-year suspension from the PGA Tour, then the DPWT will keep him competitively fired up.

If he’s playing the full DP World Tour schedule, Brooks Koepka’s goal will be to finish high in the Race to Dubai Rankings leaderboard to get a PGA Tour card. Hence, he will certainly play events that will earn him the most R2DR points.

While that doesn’t apply to this event, Koepka might make an appearance in the Qatar Masters. The tournament hosted at the Doha Golf Club has seen a few big names battle for the title here. Major winners like Sergio Garcia and Ernie Els have also won the tournament in the past.

He will also attempt to join the field for the Genesis Scottish Open. The tournament will be co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. This will be a great opportunity for Koepka to test his skills against his former colleagues.

He would probably try to end the season strong by playing most of the events in the Back 9 Swing of the DP World Tour. This will help him earn a lot of R2DR points while also keeping most of his schedule free for the year to spend time with his family.

Beyond the regular tour events, his schedule will also undoubtedly revolve around the majors. The fans might see Koepka compete in all four majors. His last major win was the 2023 PGA Championship, and because of this, he is qualified to compete in the Masters, the US Open, and The Open till 2028. He has a lifetime exemption to play in the PGA Championship.

Koepka likes to compete in majors, and his major run in the last two seasons hasn’t been that great. His best finish in 2024 in the majors was T26 at the PGA Championship and the US Open. This year, he missed all the cuts except a T12 finish in the US Open.

The PIF-funded promotion announced his exit. CEO Scott O’Neil, describing the separation as “amicably and mutually agreed,” said, “Brooks is prioritizing the needs of his family and staying closer to home.”

“Family has always guided Brooks’s decisions, and he feels this is the right moment to spend more time at home. Brooks remains passionate about the game of golf and will keep fans updated on what’s ahead,” said Koepka’s team.

Talor Gooch will now be taking over as Smash GC’s new captain.