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When did Koepka join the PGA Tour?

2012
Brooks Koepka (/ˈkɛp. kə/, born May 3, 1990) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
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Brooks Koepka
CollegeFlorida State University
Turned professional2012
Current tour(s)PGA Tour
Former tour(s)European Tour Challenge Tour
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What sport did Brooks Koepka play before golf?

Brooks's father, Bob, also played baseball; he was a pitcher at West Virginia Wesleyan. And that passion was passed on to Brooks, who once told then Golf Digest senior writer Jaime Diaz of his love for baseball: “If I could do it over again, I'd play baseball—100 percent, no doubt.”May 3, 2021

How Old Is golfer Brooks Koepka?

Is Brooks Koepka a twin?

Jupiter, Florida, U.S. Chase Koepka (born January 30, 1994) is an American professional golfer. He is the younger brother of Brooks Koepka, who is also a professional golfer.

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What is Brooks Koepka's middle name?

Quick Facts:
Full NameBrooks Koepka
GirlfriendJena Sims
AwardsSir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year 2014 PGA Player of the Year 2018 and 2019 PGA Tour Player of the Year 2019
Net Worth$20 million
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter
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How long was Koepka out of the PGA?

Koepka's wrist injury. Prior to his 2018 U.S. Open and PGA Championship wins, Koepka was sidelined for 15 weeks with a left wrist injury so severe he was in a soft cast for two months and didn't touch a club for 91 days.

What is Brooks Koepka's love?

Baseball is Brooks Koepka's true love. Koepka admits baseball was his true love in sports and once claimed he would rather play pro baseball than pro golf. The love of baseball comes from his father, Bob, a former pitcher at West Virginia Wesleyan, as well as his great uncle Dick Groat.

Where are Koepka and Sims on vacation?

In 2019, Koepka and Sims were jokingly ridiculed for posing in a photo together on social media wearing the same thong. The couple were on vacation in the Maldives with close friends, Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson.

How much does Koepka weigh?

The 205-pound, Koepka is a weight-lifting enthusiast – working constantly on his bulging biceps, huge shoulders and impressive strength with well-known trainer Joey Diovisalvi.

Who is Koepka dating?

Koepka is in a relationship with actress and model Jena Sims. In 2004, Sims won the Miss Georgia Junior National Teenager pageant. As an actress, Sims first main role was playing Cassie in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012) while she also performed roles in several of the Sharknado films. Sims also appeared in an episode on the hit TV series Entourage. In 2019, Koepka and Sims were jokingly ridiculed for posing in a photo together on social media wearing the same thong. The couple were on vacation in the Maldives with close friends, Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson.

Did Koepka and Johnson get together?

Although Koepka denied either altercation, his captain Jim Furyk divulged that a confrontation did take place at the after-party, stating that it was very brief. However, Johnson and Koepka traveled to the Maldives together shortly after with their girlfriends.

Who is Koepka's best friend?

Koepka enjoys spending time with "best friend" Dustin Johnson, the pair regularly jet skiing, fishing and paddleboarding together.

What round does Brooks Koepka shoot in?

Round 2 Brooks Koepka shoots 2-over 73 in round two of the Palmetto Championship at Congaree. Brooks Koepka makes birdie on No. 3 in Round 2 at Palmetto Championship. Brooks Koepka almost chips in en route to birdie at Palmetto Championship.

How many times has Justin Thomas won the PGA?

Won three times, including his fourth major championship (PGA Championship) and first World Golf Championships title (WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational), and advanced to the TOUR Championship for the fourth time in five seasons, finishing the season tied for third in the FedExCup standings. Claimed the top spot in the inaugural Comcast Business TOUR Top 10 by leading the FedExCup standings at the conclusion of the Regular Season. Successfully defended his title at the PGA Championship, becoming the first player to win back-to-back at both the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship. Became the fifth player in PGA TOUR history to finish in the top five at all four majors in a single year and the fifth to win a major and a WGC in the same season. Was one of two players to finish each season from 2016-17 to 2018-19 in the top 10 of the FedExCup standings, joining Justin Thomas. Held the top spot in the FedExCup standings for four weeks, taking the lead for the first time in his career following the win at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Moved to the No. 1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time in his career after a win in his first start of the season. Led the PGA TOUR in Par-4 Scoring Average (3.95) and co-led in victories (3) and runner-up finishes (3). Earned nine top-10s and missed just one cut in 21 starts.

Who shot 72 in the Shriners Children's Open?

Brooks Koepka shoots 1-over 72 in round three of the Shriners Children's Open

How many majors has Brooks Koepka won?

Brooks Koepka has fast become one of the best players in the world of late thanks to his four Major wins, twice at the US Open and twice at the USPGA Championship. The only two Major’s he is missing from the resume are The Masters and Open Championship.

What are some interesting facts about Brooks Koepka?

1 Koepka was the first golfer to ever win back-to-back Majors at the same time, by defending the US Open and also the USPGA Championship. 2 Only two active golfers have more Major wins – Phil Mickelson (6) and Tiger Woods (15) 3 His CJ Cup victory in October 2018 was his 12th professional victory ...

Who was the last golfer to shoot 5 over par in the US Open?

12 Koepka shot 75 in the first round at Shinnecock Hills in 2018, five over par, the last person to shot 5 over or more in the US Open and win was Raymond Floyd in 1986 at…. Shinnecock Hills. 13 He was the 23rd man to reach the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Does Brooks have a brother?

Add a comment... Instagram. 8 Brooks has a brother called Chase who is also a touring professional. Chase has played on the European and Challenge Tours and now competes on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours.

Where did Koepka play golf?

Before earning his PGA Tour card, Koepka played a ton of golf in Europe.

How old is Brooks Koepka?

How familiar are you with four-time major champion Brooks Koepka? Beyond just that he hits the ball forever off the tee, seems to contend in every major, sometimes plays with a chip on his shoulder and has had a running feud with Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee? Well, here are a few things you need to know about the four-time major-winning 31-year-old.

How old is Koepka?

Well, here are a few things you need to know about the four-time major-winning 31-year-old. Koepka has his name littered all over the PGA Championship record book after his success at Bethpage Black. Koepka already held the record for lowest 72-hole score in the championship after shooting a 264 ...

How many top 10 finishes does Koepka have?

Koepka finished inside the top 25 in the seven majors prior to the 2017 U.S. Open, including four top-10 finishes since 2014. In all, including his four major titles, he now has 10 top-10s in majors, including his T-2 at the Masters in April. Koepka was a huge component to the 2016 winning USA Ryder Cup team.

How did Koepka get his nose broken?

At age 10, Koepka fractured his nose and sinus cavity when his babysitter’s car was hit at an intersection.

What grade did Koepka go to high school?

Koepka made his high school golf team as a sixth grader. And at age 13, he ended his father’s five-year club championship streak at Sherbrooke Golf and Country Club in Lake Worth, Fla., by taking him down in the finals. Harry How.

How many strokes did Koepka have?

His seven-stroke lead after 36 holes was the largest in PGA history, breaking Nick Price's mark of five strokes from 1994. And his seven-stroke lead after 54 holes also was the largest in championship history. Koepka’s great uncle, Dick Groat, is a legend.

How many majors has Brooks Koepka won?

Despite having eight PGA Tour wins (including four Majors) as of March 2021, Brooks Koepka refuses to rest on his laurels. Proving that he's his own worst critic, the Florida State alum told reporters in July 2020 that his performance was lacking, big-time. "I just need to play good," he said ahead of the 3M Open, per Golf, noting, "I've played so bad lately." When reporters asked if his injuries were the problem, he was hesitant to place blame on them, saying, "I have my trainer coming in, he's helped work on it quite a bit over the past eight months and I think it will be just fine. It's not an excuse for why I've been playing bad, I can promise you that," he proclaimed, adding, "Right now, if things ended today, I'm not even in the playoffs, so I need to step it up and start playing well and get back to what I know I can do."

When did Koepka win the Phoenix Open?

Koepka's wish came true in February 2021 when he scored his first victory since 2019 (via CNN) and won the Phoenix Open. As he told PGATour.com following the tournament, it was something he wasn't sure he'd ever achieve again. "There was a period maybe for about two months where I just questioned whether I was ever going to be the same; whether I was even going to be somewhat remotely the same golfer that I ever was," he revealed, adding, "It feels like it's been forever."

Why was Koepka put in jeopardy?

Just like Tiger Woods' golf career was put in jeopardy due to injuries sustained in a February 2021 car accident, Koepka's golf aspirations were put in jeopardy — and not for the first time. In fact, he's been facing unforeseen roadblocks to his life as a professional athlete since he was a kid. Here are the tragic details you may not know about ...

How much is Koepka worth in 2021?

While Koepka has experienced his share of career highs, including four wins at the Majors, and earned an impressive net worth of $18 million, he's also faced plenty of low points.

Why didn't Koepka turn up for the Players Championship?

After competing at the WGC-Workday Championship in early March 2021, Koepka didn't turn up at the Players Championship due to a "strained right knee," per NBC Golf.

What happened to Koepka in 2020?

In July 2020, while playing the final round at the Memorial Tournament, he found himself "in excruciating pain" and tore his labrum, which led to more stem cell injections into his left knee and a cortisone shot into his hip. Training and rehab followed, but "it just felt like it wasn't progressing," Koepka admitted, saying there were "a lot of tears" and that he was "in dark places mentally."

When will Brooks Koepka be back?

The last few years haven't been easy on Brooks Koepka as he's tried to overcome numerous injuries, but he sure appeared to be getting back into the swing of things in late 2020 and early 2021.

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