Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf: What Comes Next?

After Brooks Koepka’s shocking LIV departure, Rory McIlroy’s harsh comments raise even more questions about the league’s future. In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast, we break down the latest shake-up in the world of professional golf as Rory McIlroy’s recent comments on LIV Golf spark fresh debate across the game. Rory openly discussed welcoming Brooks Koepka back into the TGL and potentially clearing pathways for a return to the PGA Tour, while also questioning whether LIV has truly resonated with fans. Those remarks, combined with Brooks’ decision to leave LIV and sit out the season, have many fans wondering if another major move could be coming next. Specifically, could Bryson DeChambeau follow a similar path when his contract comes up at the end of 2026? We unpack Rory’s quotes in full, analyze Bryson’s own responses, and discuss whether his success on LIV, YouTube growth, and commercial momentum make a return unlikely—or simply a strategic bargaining position. On top of that, we dive into the latest update from the Official World Golf Rankings, including renewed discussions around LIV’s application and what recent structural changes could mean for ranking points moving forward. From potential pathways back to the PGA Tour to the broader implications for LIV’s future, there’s a lot to unpack as the new year gets underway.   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the ball for every player and the ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at  Titleist.com . Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com . Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

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Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf: What Comes Next? is an episode from The Golf Podcast Presented by Golficity by Golficity.

This episode is 32:49 long.

This episode was published on Jan 5, 2026.

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