In the high-stakes world of professional golf, Brooks Koepka, a player who once conceded to feeling regret for linking with LIV Golf back in 2023, is once again in the limelight. Amidst the turmoil, the Netflix documentary Full Swing gave us a glimpse into his trials, showcasing a point in his career where he experienced failures at the WM Phoenix Open and missed the cut at the Masters.
His move to LIV Golf was perceived as a panacea for his physical woes. However, with his four-year contract coming to an end in 2025, the future remains uncertain. Will his suspension extend into the 2026 season? As whispers of a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV intensify, there’s a growing belief that LIV players may soon be welcomed back into PGA events, possibly even in the forthcoming Players Championship next month.
Recently, Koepka was spotted at a TGL event, mingling with PGA Tour celebrities Max Homa and Tom Kim. Was this merely an innocent visit, or a calculated move hinting at a potential return? With his sights set on major victories, a return to PGA Tour could be an appealing prospect for Koepka.
However, these speculations were put to rest when Koepka, a resident of Florida, close to the SoFi Center, appeared on the Joe Pom Show. When questioned about his involvement, he dismissed the rumors, stating that he had no part in the speculated merger. He insisted he had always maintained good relationships with the players, management, and PGA Tour. On future developments in professional golf, he stated he’d voice his opinions if he were in the decision-making room, but he wasn’t.
His focus, it appears, is solely on ending his major drought. Since joining LIV Golf in June 2022 with a reported signing bonus in nine figures, Koepka has secured only one major victory – at the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill. While this made him the first LIV golfer to win a major, his performance in subsequent majors in 2024 didn’t quite match his lofty standards. As the 2025 major season looms, Koepka has been forthright about his ambitions, stating that success for him is defined by his performance in the four majors.
He likened his focus on the big tournaments to basketball legend Michael Jordan’s legacy, stating that no one remembers MJ’s regular season wins. This view into Koepka’s mindset reveals his belief that regular tournaments are merely groundwork for the majors, which hold the utmost importance. As we move into the new season, all eyes will be on Koepka to see if this approach pays off. Will he secure a major win this year? We’ll just have to wait and see.