Brooks Koepka
Brooks Koepka returns to Players Championship after PGA Tour hiatus
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Brooks Koepka is competing in the Players Championship for the first time since 2022, marking his fourth event back on the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf. The five-time major winner has expressed surprise at the warm reception from fans and players. He returns via the PGA Tour's Returning Member Program, having paid a $5 million fine to charity.
Brooks Koepka expressed confidence that his game has returned to major-winning form ahead of the Texas Children’s Houston Open and the Masters. He cited strong ball-striking and improved putting after recent adjustments. Koepka aims to test himself in contention this week at Memorial Park Golf Course.
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Brooks Koepka delivered a strong final-round 65 at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, marking his best performance since returning to the PGA Tour. The five-time major winner overcame an opening 74 with improved putting, gaining confidence after early struggles. His effort placed him inside the top 10 as the final groups reached the back nine.
Television viewership for early 2026 PGA Tour events has surged significantly, with the American Express and Farmers Insurance Open drawing much larger audiences than the previous year. Wins by Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose contributed to the boost, alongside scheduling changes and a new ratings methodology. While one event lagged, overall numbers signal positive momentum for golf broadcasts.
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Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has made a significant equipment change by switching to a TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-neck putter for the WM Phoenix Open. The move comes after struggling with his putting during his return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf. Koepka had used a Scotty Cameron Teryllium blade for over a decade before deciding on the mallet-style putter.
Justin Rose fired a 10-under 62 on the North Course to take the early lead at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California. Brooks Koepka, returning to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf, posted a 1-over 73 in his first round back. The tournament features a $9.6 million purse on the par-72 layout spanning 7,765 yards.
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Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour with a 1-over 73 in the first round of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. The five-time major champion expressed nerves beforehand but received a warm welcome from fans. He bogeyed holes 4 and 13 before birdieing the 18th.
Brooks Koepka rebounds with strong putting to make Cognizant Classic cut
quinta-feira, 26 de fevereiro de 2026, 21:43hKoepka falters in Cognizant Classic first round amid Zalatoris withdrawal
terça-feira, 24 de fevereiro de 2026, 04:17hPGA Tour announces recipients of Brooks Koepka's $5 million donation
segunda-feira, 23 de fevereiro de 2026, 23:35hBrooks Koepka rejoins PGA Tour to be closer to family
sexta-feira, 20 de fevereiro de 2026, 22:32hBrooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour for family reasons
quinta-feira, 05 de fevereiro de 2026, 16:08hBrooks Koepka switches to new putter at WM Phoenix Open
quarta-feira, 04 de fevereiro de 2026, 18:29hBrooks Koepka receives warm reception in PGA Tour return
terça-feira, 03 de fevereiro de 2026, 07:37hBrooks Koepka receives warm welcome upon PGA Tour return
sábado, 31 de janeiro de 2026, 04:23hBrooks Koepka navigates putting struggles in PGA Tour return
sexta-feira, 30 de janeiro de 2026, 03:35hJustin Rose sets record pace at Farmers Insurance Open