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Brooks Koepka

The latest stories and features on golfer Brooks Koepka, including professional golf news and updates.

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3 May 1990

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last updated:

7 October, 2024

LIV Golf

PGA Tour pair back call for change after LIV ends golf rankings bid

World No 3 Jon Rahm says time has proved Official Golf World Ranking system is wrong, while PGA Tour’s Patrick Cantlay says change is needed.

6 Mar 2024 - 1:37PM

LIV Golf

PGA Tour strikes US$3 billion deal with investment group, players get equity

1 Feb 2024 - 2:40AM

LIV Golf

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

31 Jan 2024 - 2:30PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong tickets go on general sale for first Asian stop of 2024 season

Hong Kong Golf Club will host world-class tournament between March 8 and 10, with Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson among host of major stars expected to play.

12 Jan 2024 - 6:02PM

Ian Poulter hits an approach during the second round of the World City Championship at Hong Kong Golf Club. Photo: Asian Tour

LIV Golf

Masters champion Jon Rahm ditches PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Spaniard becomes biggest name to make switch since Open champion Cameron Smith joined in 2022.

8 Dec 2023 - 9:04AM

LIV Golf

Taichi Kho ready to grab LIV Golf opportunity with both hands

Hongkonger among field at Abu Dhabi Golf Club vying for three spots to play on Saudi Arabia-backed circuit next season.

8 Dec 2023 - 9:00AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf riches on offer in Abu Dhabi as players vie for places – 3 will succeed

Those who get in could be joined by Jon Rahm, who is being linked with a switch from the PGA Tour to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV in 2024.

6 Dec 2023 - 7:54PM

Jon Rahm of Spain is among the players who have been linked with a switch to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Photo: AP

Asian Tour

LIV Golf spot looms as Ogletree leads into China Open, with Hong Kong event next

Final three weeks of this year’s International Series begins in Shenzhen, with Andy Ogletree at the top of the order of merit, US$500,000 ahead of second-placed David Puig.

1 Nov 2023 - 5:05PM

LIV Golf

World’s best golfers heading to Hong Kong, city expected to host 2024 LIV event

According to sources, the tournament is expected to be held in the city in March next year at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, and will feature the likes of Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka and Cameron Smith.

16 Sep 2023 - 7:40PM

Asian Tour

LIV Golf’s Cam Smith to head field of ‘global stars’ at Hong Kong Open

Smith misses the announcement on Thursday, as Hurricane Idalia knocks out power in his Florida home, preventing him making a Zoom appearance.

31 Aug 2023 - 9:38PM

Cameron Smith of Australia will return to Fanling for the first time since 2014. Photo: Asian Tour.

LIV Golf

LIV Golf officials quietly confident circuit is here to stay despite PGA deal

Refusal to become embroiled in a public ‘he said, she said’ exchange with those on the PGA Tour’s side highlights belief in their process, they say.

11 Jul 2023 - 5:26PM

LIV Golf

Gooch holes dramatic birdie on final hole to win LIV Golf Andalucia

American Talor Gooch edges out Bryson DeChambeau by one shot at Real Club Valderrama, adding to wins in Adelaide and Singapore.

3 Jul 2023 - 10:32AM

Asian Tour

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

19 Jun 2023 - 3:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour must have ‘seat at the table’ when golf’s future is decided, says CEO

Commissioner Cho Minn Thant says he is ‘pretty confident’ that his organisation’s opinion will be relevant.

9 Jun 2023 - 7:43PM

Asian Tour commissioner and CEO Cho Minn Thant pictured during the pro-am ahead of the PIF Saudi International in February. Photo: Asian Tour.

PGA Tour

Koepka takes US PGA Championship to give LIV Golf a landmark win – and is booed

‘I hear it all,’ Brooks Koepka says after being booed at the 18th amid ongoing acrimony between PGA and Saudi-bankrolled LIV. ‘I just don’t care.’

22 May 2023 - 10:46AM

Brooks Koepka holds the Wanamaker trophy after winning the US PGA Championship. Photo: AP

Asian Tour

DP World Tour boss Pelley threatens players over Asian Tour appearances

European tour’s CEO hails arbitration panel’s decision to back him in row with LIV Golf as win for all sports bodies and targets players who competed in International Series events as next for sanctions.

20 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s growing popularity a sign golf’s status quo is changing

International Series will have 10 events this year, including 1 at the sport’s spiritual home, and with the DP World Tour ‘weaker than at any stage in its history’ the Asian Tour can challenge the game’s hierarchy.

17 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

PGA Tour

Rahm pulls away from Koepka to win Masters, gives nod to Ballesteros

Spaniard shoots three-under-par 69 in the final round to triumph at Augusta National on the 40th anniversary of Seve Ballesteros’ second Masters title.

10 Apr 2023 - 1:15PM

Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

PGA Tour

Masters: Koepka threatens a LIV Golf triumph but rain sets up marathon climax

Koepka could claim his first major since leaving PGA Tour for LIV, raising prospect of a player from the Saudi-backed breakaway putting on the green jacket.

9 Apr 2023 - 11:52AM

The Masters

Koepka leads Masters by three as trees fall and Round 2 is suspended

On a day when Brooks Koepka was running away from the field, patrons at the Masters found themselves scurrying from three towering trees crashing to the ground.

8 Apr 2023 - 9:39AM

The Masters

Hovland, Rahm and Koepka share lead at Masters, but Woods struggles

Trio shoot matching 7-under 65s, finishing day 2-shots clear of Cameron Young and Jason Day. Tiger Woods could be fighting to avoid cut after 2-over 74.

7 Apr 2023 - 10:02AM

Brooks Koepka (left) and caddie Ricky Elliott stand on the 18th fairway during the first round of the Masters. Photo: EPA-EFE

Asian Tour

Asian Tour boss shocked by world ranking points given to PGA pro-am event

Winner of this week’s PGA Tour event, which includes host of celebrities and athletes, will get 10 more Official Golf World Ranking points than player who comes out on top at PIF Saudi International.

4 Feb 2023 - 5:00PM

Kurt Kitayama acknowledges the crowds after making his putt on the ninth hole during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Photo: USA TODAY Sports

Asian Tour

Hong Kong’s Cheung holds nerve to make cut at Saudi International

One-under-par 69 sees Matthew Cheung make it into the weekend on the cut line at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.

4 Feb 2023 - 2:26AM

Asian Tour

Shorts are in this season for fashion forward Asian Tour

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant reveals decision on Friday and says if it’s good enough for Wimbledon, it’s good enough for us.

3 Feb 2023 - 5:55PM

Asian Tour

Late Asian Tour invite has Hong Kong pair changing first wedding anniversary plans

Golfer Matthew Cheung is playing in this week’s PIF Saudi International and has wife Kaitlin caddying for him at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.

2 Feb 2023 - 8:30PM

Kaitlin Cheung (left) and husband Matthew Cheung wait on the 5th green during the first round of the PIF Saudi International. Photo: Asian Tour.

LIV Golf

Open champion Smith says golf’s world rankings in danger of becoming ‘obsolete’

Australian is still world No 4 despite switching to LIV Golf tournaments which do not get ranking points.

2 Feb 2023 - 10:30AM

Cameron Smith during Wednesday’s pro-am event ahead of the PIF Saudi International. Photo: Asian Tour.

NBA

As LeBron James vows to defy age, 7 sporting stars who still shone in their 40s

LA Lakers player eyes fifth championship, and precedents from Tom Brady to Tiger Woods show there are exceptions to the rule that age catches up with everyone.

31 Dec 2022 - 8:15AM

Year in Review

From Djokovic deportation to Messi magic: top 10 sports stories of 2022

It started with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic being deported from Australia and ended with Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup in Qatar, here are some of the biggest stories from the past 12 months.

24 Dec 2022 - 12:00PM

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