US EditionBrooks Koepka Feels the Nerves in Return to PGA Tour From LIV. He Also Heard Plenty of Support
Brooks Koepka returned after nearly four years away, shooting 1-over 73 on Torrey Pines South course and receiving a warm fan welcome at the Farmers Insurance Open.
- Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion, made his first PGA Tour start back on Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open and shot a 1-over 73 at Torrey Pines South, making his first birdie on the final hole.
- Koepka was freed from his LIV contract on Dec. 23 and then applied for PGA Tour membership about two weeks later, receiving a path back in three days.
- Walking over to fans for autographs, Koepka said, `Welcome back, Brooks,` and showed relief after his 1-over 73, despite nerves on the first tee.
- The PGA Tour imposed conditions on returning players, including a $5 million charitable donation and ineligibility for the Player Equity Program for five years, while adding Koepka to fields so he won't displace others, allowing Jackson Suber and Lanto Griffin to enter tournaments.
- Koepka is in the Phoenix Open next week and has the Waste Management Open on his schedule; his comeback arrives as former Masters champion Patrick Reed seeks a PGA Tour return.
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Farmers Scene & Heard: Brooks Koepka welcomed back by fans with open arms
Whatever nervousness Brooks Koepka had in his return to the PGA Tour was not evident Thursday morning, when Koepka appeared for the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Koepka looked calm, cool and collected as he exchanged warm handshakes with playing partners Ludvig Aberg and Max Homa before being introduced by announcer Tony Perez at No. 1 South. Gone the past 3 1/2 years playing LIV Golf, Koepka admitted earlier in th…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Justin Rose leads as Brooks Koepka makes subdued return to PGA Tour
Koepka told reporters after his round that he had ‘fallen back in love with the game’.
Watauga Democrat
Rose leads at Torrey Pines as Koepka makes PGA Tour return
Justin Rose conjured a bogey-free 10-under par 62 to grab the first-round lead at Torrey Pines, where Brooks Koepka showed signs of rust but basked in a warm welcome on his return to the PGA Tour on Thursday.
Associated Press News
Brooks Koepka feels the nerves in return to PGA Tour from LIV. He also heard plenty of support
Brooks Koepka has rarely felt so relieved after failing to break par. The five-time major champion made his return to the PGA Tour after nearly four years on Saudi-funded LIV Golf.
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