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Brooks Koepka smashes tee marker towards fans, withdraws from LIV Golf Dallas due to 'illness'
- Brooks Koepka withdrew from the first round of the LIV Dallas tournament on June 27, 2025, at Maridoe Golf Club due to illness after eight holes.
- Koepka's withdrawal followed struggles during the round, including a triple-bogey and smashing a tee box marker in frustration, reflecting a rough stretch in his play.
- Reserve player Luis Carrera replaced Koepka for the remainder of the round, and their combined nine-over-par score counted solely toward the team total for Smash GC.
- Koepka, a five-time major champion who won twice last season and earned nearly $44 million on the PGA Tour, tied for 12th at the U.S. Open earlier in June 2025.
- LIV Golf communications stated Koepka could return for the final rounds, suggesting his illness withdrawal might be temporary without penalties reported despite fans criticizing his conduct.
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On Friday 27 June, on the occasion of the LIV Dallas, a former world number 1 reported his frustration after missing a drive. He did not go far from hurting several spectators.
Golf Fans Calling Out Brooks Koepka For 'Unacceptable' Behavior
Meet Golf Reporter Amanda Balionis (1:04) A rough start went from bad to worse for Brooks Koepka at this week's LIV Dallas event.After getting off to a 7-over start, the five-time major champion took his frustrations out on the tee marker before waving the white flag and withdrawing from the tournament.Brooks just destroyed a tee marker and withdrew from LIV Dallas after starting +7 😳 pic.twitter.com/5GrbCGCY2z— Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) June 27…
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Marietta Daily JournalBrooks Koepka doesn't return after smashing tee marker at LIV Golf event
After a meltdown and withdrawal in the first round, Brooks Koepka has not returned to LIV Golf Dallas in Carrolton, Texas, on Saturday.
Brooks Koepka smashes tee marker into fans during meltdown before withdrawing
BROOKS KOEPKA smashed a tee marker towards fans in a shocking meltdown. The five-time major winner lost his temper at the LIV Golf Dallas event yesterday. FoxBrooks Koepka was left raging after a poor tee shot[/caption] FoxThe five-time major champion smashed his driver on the ground[/caption] FoxHe then sent a tee marker flying towards fans[/caption] AlamyKoepka later withdrew through illness[/caption] Koepka got off to a nightmare start at the…
Brooks Koepka smashes tee marker, WDs from LIV Golf Dallas citing illness
Tensions ran high in Brooks Koepka's illness-shortened round at Maridoe Golf Club on Friday, where he withdrew after smashing a tee marker. The post Brooks Koepka smashes tee marker, WDs from LIV Golf Dallas citing illness appeared first on Golf.
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