Did it sting a little when you heard the rumors that Brooks Koepka might be leaving LIV Golf? While nothing was confirmed, the speculation stirred plenty of drama online—especially after veteran journalist Alan Shipnuck suggested that losing Koepka or Bryson DeChambeau could be a death blow to LIV. The chatter only got louder from there. It didn’t help that Koepka himself has been brutally honest about his priorities. At LIV Golf Chicago last year, he made it clear that for him, it’s all about the majors; “The majors were terrible. I put a lot of emphasis on those, and just cutting those wasn’t—that’s how I judge my year.”
For a guy who has won five majors and built his career on showing up when it matters most, that statement felt telling. Was LIV just a paycheck? Was he rethinking things? With his $130 million contract set to expire in 2025, it was easy to see why some believed a PGA Tour return could be on the cards. But then, Koepka showed up at LIV Golf Adelaide—and if anyone was expecting a guy with one foot out the door, they were in for a surprise.
Brooks Koepka double-downs on LIV
If there’s one event that embodies LIV Golf’s vision, it’s Adelaide. And there’s a good reason for that. In 2023, the tournament pulled in a staggering 77,000 fans, making it LIV Golf’s biggest success story. But 2024 took things to another level—ticket sales surged by 50%, bringing total attendance to around 115,000. That kind of crowd isn’t just good for LIV—it’s proof that this event has something special.
So when Koepka spoke to the media, he didn’t just praise the event—he went all in. “Yeah, I think — actually I know that I can speak for all the players. This is the one event every year that we look forward to coming back,” he said before summing it up in eight words: “We’ve got the most fans, the most energy.” In 2023, there were wild scenes of wild celebration when Chase Koepka holed in one at the 12th – now renowned as golf’s ultimate party destination, the Watering Hole.
“That’s what LIV Golf is about. Make it fun for the players, make it fun for the fans and families that come out, and I think this event just proves exactly what we’ve been trying to do year after year. This is the pinnacle of our events, and hopefully in the future this is the bar that we set,” he also said. Does that sound like someone who is planning to exit? No, right?
Cam Smith, whose team won in 2024, also praised the Adelaide event; “I always knew internally that Australia would really embrace LIV with the culture, with the music, with the entertainment, everything that goes on around it. I always felt like this was the place where it was going to make it big, and how it’s been the last couple of years has been just insane. Last year I said, ‘I’m biased, this is the best tournament I’ve ever played’. I think this year it’s done it again.” Quite similar to Koepka’s sentiments.
Koepka’s comments make one thing clear—he’s still enjoying his time in LIV. But does that mean he’s staying long-term? That’s the million-dollar (or $130 million) question. His love for the majors hasn’t changed. His competitive fire is still burning. But right now, he’s embracing what LIV offers—the fan energy, the different atmosphere, and… the financial security.
The real test will come when his contract is up. Will LIV throw another massive deal his way? For now, though, Koepka isn’t going anywhere. He’s enjoying the ride—and he’s making sure everyone knows it.
Can LIV Golf sustain itself if top names start to leave?
LIV Golf may have all the money in the world, but its real currency is star power. Guys like Koepka, DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm are the ones keeping the league relevant. If Koepka were to walk away, would others follow? Not sure, but if they did, what would that mean for LIV’s future?
That’s the big question facing Yasir Al-Rumayyan right now. With merger talks between LIV and the PGA Tour dragging past the original December 2023 deadline and now pushed to April 2025, keeping top players on board is more important than ever. Alan Shipnuck even argued that for this duration only, that is contracts of big players nearing expiration is when the PGA Tour strategically planned its merger talks. After all, their presence—or absence—could determine whether LIV negotiates from a position of strength or desperation.
What do you think—if Koepka sticks around, does that lock in LIV’s future, is the league still on shaky ground? Let us know in the comments!
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