Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka has joined Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson in the LIV Golf league, according to multiple outlets.

bad dynamic between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which is among the several dozen interesting storylines as the future of professional golf continues to be redefined. Rumors on rumors on rumors coursed the veins of the third major of the year at Brookline last week, and Koepka is not the last name to be announced. In fact, he's almost certainly not the last top 20 player in the world to be announced. I'm tired of the conversations. With Koepka's departure, LIV has rounded up all the PGA Tour villains. "As of last week," he said. I'm tired of all this stuff. Johnson is currently ranked No. 16 in the Official World Golf Rankings while Koepka is ranked No. 19. I'm here at the U.S. Open. I'm ready to play U.S. Open, and I think it kind of sucks, too, you are all throwing this black cloud over the U.S. Open. It's one of my favorite events. "I'm trying to focus on the U.S. Open, man. There is a players-only meeting on Tuesday, and it is believed that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will speak on Wednesday. Koepka is the second-highest ranked player to have joined the league.

Koepka, 32, and Abraham Ancer are ranked No. 19 and 20 in the World Golf Rankings but reportedly will depart the PGA Tour for the LIV in the coming days. The ...

"I'm here at the U.S. Open," he said. "I'm ready to play the U.S. Open, and I think it kind of sucks, too, you are all throwing this black cloud over the U.S. Open. It's one of my favorite events. Brooks Koepka set to leap to LIV Golf Series Brooks Koepka set to leap to LIV Golf Series Brooks Koepka is expected to join the LIV Golf Series and participate in the first event in the United States on June 30, according to multiple reports. Koepka said before the US Open that media was responsible for the uproar over the player exodus to the LIV, and giving the new tour "legs."

The Telegraph was first to report on Koepka's planned move. Koepka has won four majors -- back-to-back PGA Championships (2018, '19) and U.S. Opens (2017, '18) ...

His last victory was the Phoenix Open in February 2021 and he has fallen to No. 19 in the world. The more legs you give it, the more you keep talking about it.” Greg Norman and LIV Golf took the idea of 48-man fields, no cuts with a team component. The person spoke on condition of anonymity without authorization to speak on behalf of the tour. Ancer is No. 20 in the world with one PGA Tour victory. A person briefed on Koepka's decision told the AP said he still would be able to compete on the PGA Tour until he hits a shot on the LIV Golf circuit.

The 32-year-old's defection from the PGA Tour is perhaps the biggest bombshell to the organization yet.

Most companies haven’t commented on their golfers joining LIV Golf, though a handful including KPMG, Rocket Mortgage and UPS have ended their sponsorships over the moves. Koepka’s younger brother Chase Koepka joined LIV Golf earlier this month. How Koepka’s sponsors respond.

Brooks Koepka, a four-time major champion, is the latest golfer to join the Saudi-back LIV Golf Invitational Series, according to multiple reports.

I just want to play against the best. I just want to be happy. But the event is contentious, and as a result of joining LIV Golf, Koepka is expected to be banned from the PGA Tour.

Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka is golf's latest star to spurn the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, according to multiple reports. In doing so, Koepka has ...

bad dynamic between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which is among the several dozen interesting storylines as the future of professional golf continues to be redefined. Last week at the U.S. Open, Koepka was not pleased with the line of questioning he received about LIV, but he was not adamant about his commitment to the PGA Tour, either. Rumors coursed the veins of the the 2022 U.S. Open at Brookline last week, suggesting Koepka will not be the last name announced ahead of the LIV Golf event set to be hosted in Portland next week. Koepka gives LIV Golf even more momentum as the PGA Tour attempts to rally the troops at the Travelers Championship this week. I'm tired of the conversations. Koepka is the second-highest ranked player to have joined the league. With Koepka's departure, LIV has rounded up all the PGA Tour villains. "As of last week," he said. I'm here at the U.S. Open. I'm ready to play U.S. Open, and I think it kind of sucks, too, you are all throwing this black cloud over the U.S. Open. It's one of my favorite events. "I'm trying to focus on the U.S. Open, man. In doing so, Koepka has joined Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson as the biggest names to join the rival Saudi Arabia-backed tour. In fact, he's almost certainly not the last top 20 player in the world to be announced.

Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka will become the second-highest ranked player in the world to join the Saudi-backed LIV series.

Saudi-funded LIV Golf reportedly has paid players such as Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed hundreds of millions of dollars simply to join the new league, which offers a lighter schedule; shorter, cut-free tournaments; and guaranteed prize money. Without it, the LIV golfers will see their rankings plummet, making it unlikely they will qualify for majors unless they are past champions. Koepka made the cut at the U.S. Open but was not a threat to win after a dismal weekend, finishing 55th. LIV Golf Investments CEO Greg Norman said Saturday that the new circuit is petitioning the OWGR for accreditation. “I’m here at the U.S. Open,” Koepka told reporters when asked about the new league. I’m tired of the conversations. But he has been slowed by hip, knee and wrist injuries over the past few years, and he’s finished no better than 55th at the three majors played this season, with a missed cut at the Masters. Now ranked 19th in the world — making him LIV’s highest-ranked golfer behind No. 16 Dustin Johnson — Koepka has not played in a non-major tournament since late March. He will join his lower-ranked brother, Chase, on the new circuit. This time, he’s doing it with Saudi money. I’m tired of all this stuff. “I’m trying to focus on the U.S. Open, man,” Koepka continued. Before last week’s U.S. Open, Koepka called talk of the LIV series a distraction and castigated reporters for continuing to ask about the subject. Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka will leave the PGA Tour to join the breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series, and will play in its next tournament later this month in Oregon, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. He represents one of the biggest names to leave the PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed circuit, lured away by guaranteed riches and a lighter schedule.

Koepka, 32, will make his LIV Golf debut in the circuit's second event next week in Oregon, Telegraph and Sky Sports reported.

The PGA Tour responded as soon as the first LIV event teed off on June 9, suspending all current and future players who participate in the new circuit. His best finish in this year's majors is 55th, where he finished at both the U.S. Open and PGA Championship after missing the cut at the Masters. He'll likely finish the year with his worst year-end world ranking since 2014. The LIV Golf series is controversial for a number of reasons, including that it's backed by Saudi financing and will play two of its eight tournaments this year at Donald Trump-owned courses. London hosted "the latest chapter in the Big Book of Sportswashing and the opening shots in a battle for control of an entire sport." He is the third major winner to join LIV since its first event, joining Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed, who will also make their LIV debuts next week. London hosted "the latest chapter in the Big Book of Sportswashing and the opening shots in a battle for control of an entire sport." Koepka most recently competed at the U.S. Open last week, finishing 55th. Phil Mickelson headlines the field for the inaugural event in London. "I'm here. "I wasn't playing last week," Koepka said. Phil Mickelson headlines the field for the inaugural event in London. Koepka, 32, will make his LIV Golf debut in the circuit's second event next week in Oregon, the Telegraph and Sky Sports reported.

Brooks Koepka, one of the first players to denounce a rival league for only 48 players, is the latest PGA Tour player to sign on with Saudi-funded LIV Golf ...

His last victory was the Phoenix Open in February 2021 and he has fallen to No. 19 in the world. There was endless speculation during the U.S. Open involving more than a dozen names, some of whom have expressed no interest in going. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was for players. The more legs you give it, the more you keep talking about it." The person spoke on condition of anonymity without authorization to speak on behalf of the tour. Greg Norman and LIV Golf took the idea of 48-man fields, no cuts with a team component. Koepka withdrew late Tuesday night from the Travelers Championship, the PGA Tour said. "I'm staying with J.T. (Justin Thomas) and we woke up today and were like, `Wait — what?' I wouldn't have been surprised if he was like DJ from the get-go. In the majors this year, he missed the cut at the Masters and finished out of the top 50 in the PGA Championship and U.S. Open. Currently, the top 125 make the post-season, with the top 70 advancing to the second playoff event and the top 30 to the Tour Championship. The new plan is for the top 70 at the start, then top 50 and top 30. According to two players in the meeting, the PGA Tour plans to return to a calendar season that would start in January, and only the top 70 players would be eligible for the FedEx Cup playoffs. A person briefed on Koepka's decision told The AP he still would be able to compete on the PGA Tour until he hits a shot on the LIV Golf circuit.