Brooks Koepka looked like a lost soul on LIV Golf.
Once a big game player who was always a threat to win major championships, he was now fighting to make cuts in the biggest events of the year. Last year he was cut from three of the four major championships as he struggled to find any form.
Winless since 2024, Koepka became the first major name to jump ship from the Saudi-backed league and return to the PGA Tour. But early signs suggested that he would continue to struggle.
He only just made the weekend at Torrey Pines, then missed the cut at the WM Phoenix Open. However, a switch to a mallet putter has seen the five-time major winner record two straight top 20s, including one at The Players.
And his comments about how his game is now feeling could turn the heads of a number of stars on LIV.
Brooks Koepka’s recent comments should worry LIV Golf
Just three months after making his return to the PGA Tour, Koepka’s game is already all the way back. That’s according to what he said prior to the Houston Open.
He said, “My game is rounding into form. I can see it. I don’t know if maybe results-wise, it probably hasn’t looked that way, but I can see it as a whole, it’s really all starting to come together.”
That was quick! It looked like it would take some time for Koepka to recover his form, if he ever would, but he’s already feeling back to his best on the PGA Tour. That’s bound to raise some eyebrows back on LIV.
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There are a number of star players who are out of form on LIV and searching for a return to contention. Cameron Smith and Dustin Johnson, in particular, have been non-factors in majors since joining the tour.
Meanwhile, Jon Rahm, who looked like the most likely contender to Scottie Scheffler’s world number one status in 2023, hasn’t been able to contest the top of the leaderboard at the year’s biggest events.
If these players continue to perform poorly, will Koepka’s resurgence turn their heads, leading them to follow in his footsteps next year?
Why the 2026 majors are vital for LIV Golf’s future
The PGA Tour completed a clean sweep of the major championships in 2025, with Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun winning the four events. That contributed to LIV Golf abandoning the 54-hole format, which gave the tour its name.
As recommended by Rahm, they changed to a more traditional 72-hole format to better prepare players for majors. And so far, it’s worked! Rahm returned to winning ways in Hong Kong, and Bryson DeChambeau has won the last two events.
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That’s why 2026 is so critical for LIV. Its stars are in top form. Meanwhile, Scheffler and McIlroy have been off the boil in the month leading up to Augusta. There has never been a better opportunity for LIV players to make a statement.
So if Rahm, DeChambeau or anyone else on LIV cannot win a major this season, then expect players to become disgruntled with their performances. Are they willing to sacrifice their legacy for LIV Golf?
This would become increasingly troubling if Koepka wins a major, and judging by his comments, he feels well-positioned to do so. Should Koepka win The Masters, then major questions should be raised about how LIV Golf affects players’ games.
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