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Seeking Another Win at Shinnecock, Koepka Says He's Good to Go for US Open After Hand Injury
The five-time major champion said scans showed no major concern after numbness in his left hand and he practiced nine holes Tuesday.
- Five-Time major champion Brooks Koepka intends to compete in the 2026 U.S. Open this week, signaling his commitment after withdrawing from the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday due to a hand injury.
- The injury involves an ulnar nerve issue causing numbness and weakness in his fingers, though doctors have also discussed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome as a potential explanation for his symptoms.
- Demonstrating his recovery, Koepka completed nine practice holes with Graeme McDowell at Shinnecock Hills on Tuesday, reporting his grip pressure is "not quite at 100%" but feeling no pain.
- Returning to the site of his 2018 victory, the 36-year-old remains determined to compete at Shinnecock Hills for another major championship this weekend.
- Having moved back to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf this year, Koepka seeks to maintain his major championship status despite the physical uncertainty surrounding his left hand.
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Koepka ready for US Open after left hand nerve injury
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka said Tuesday he will play in this week's US Open after withdrawing from last week's PGA Canadian Open with a left hand injury. The 36-year-old American is making his first trip back to Shinnecock since winning in 2018 to complete back-to-back US Open triumphs. Koepka experienced weakness in his left pinky and ring finger on Friday and Saturday, making it difficult for him to grip a club, and withdrew from the…
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Seeking another win at Shinnecock, Koepka says he's good to go for US Open after hand injury
Brooks Koepka said the fact he was able to practice for nine holes was as good a sign as any that his injured left hand will be good to go for the U.S. Open.
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