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Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka is one of the defining golfers of his generation: a five-time major champion, former world No. 1 and one of the sport’s most intimidating big-event competitors. His career has included a rise through Europe, a dominant PGA Tour stretch, a move to LIV Golf and a return to PGA Tour compe

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Brooks Koepka

AT A GLANCE

Quick facts

Born
May 3, 1990West Palm Beach, Florida
College
Florida State University
Turned professional
2012
Major championships
5Four U.S. Open/PGA Championship titles through 2019, plus the 2023 PGA Championship
PGA Tour wins
9Through the current PGA Tour profile
World No. 1
47 weeksFirst reached No. 1 on October 21, 2018

THE STORY

What to know

THE BIGGEST WINS

Five major championships

Koepka won the U.S. Open in 2017 and 2018, then captured three PGA Championships: 2018, 2019 and 2023. He is one of only a few players to win three PGA Championships in the stroke-play era.

His five majors are the clearest measure of his career.

QUICK PROFILE

Who he is

Born May 3, 1990, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Koepka played college golf at Florida State and turned professional in 2012. He is married to Jena Sims and they have a son, Crew.

Residence: Jupiter, Florida.

PLAYING STYLE

Power, confidence and composure

Koepka combines elite driving distance with a strong long-iron game and an unusually calm major-championship mindset. He is comfortable embracing pressure and tends to peak when the stage is largest.

Best fit: demanding venues where length and toughness matter.

CAREER PATH

From Europe to the top

After turning pro, Koepka earned his breakthrough on the European Challenge Tour, won on the DP World Tour and then established himself as a PGA Tour star.

He reached world No. 1 in October 2018 and spent 47 weeks there.

LIV GOLF ERA

A major winner across tours

Koepka joined LIV Golf in 2022 and won the 2023 PGA Championship while competing for LIV. That victory made him the first LIV player to win a major championship.

His major exemptions keep him relevant at golf’s biggest events.

TEAM USA

Ryder Cup record

Koepka represented the United States in five Ryder Cups: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023. He was part of winning American teams in 2016 and 2021.

He is especially respected for match-play intensity.

CURRENT FORM

What his game looks like now

On the 2026 PGA Tour profile, Koepka remains a long hitter with strong approach statistics. His current challenge is converting that ball-striking into consistent scoring and putting results.

2026 PGA Tour profile: 315.3-yard average driving distance and 70.15% greens in regulation.

EQUIPMENT

A notably personal setup

Reported 2026 equipment lists show Koepka using a mixed bag rather than one fully matched lineup, including older trusted clubs alongside newer equipment. Exact tournament setups can change.

Reported WITB; verify by event before treating it as permanent.

CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY

Notable moments

  1. Turns professional

    Begins his professional career after playing at Florida State.

  2. Breakthrough in Europe

    Wins three times on the Challenge Tour and earns a path to the DP World Tour.

  3. First DP World Tour win

    Wins the Turkish Airlines Open and is named a leading rookie.

  4. First PGA Tour victory

    Wins the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

  5. First major title

    Wins the U.S. Open at Erin Hills.

  6. Back-to-back U.S. Opens

    Defends the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and later wins the PGA Championship.

  7. Reaches world No. 1

    Wins the PGA Championship again and becomes the first player since Tiger Woods to successfully defend it.

  8. Joins LIV Golf

    Moves to LIV Golf after dealing with injuries and a difficult stretch of form.

RECENT FORM

Recent results and activity

EventResultDate
2026 PGA Tour seasonOne top-10 finish listed2026
PGA Tour profileWorld ranking listed at No. 1082026

WHAT'S IN THE BAG

Equipment

Irons
Srixon ZX7Reported current setupReported WITB · 2026-01-01
Fairway
TaylorMade M2 Tour 3-woodLongtime trusted club, reported in the bagReported WITB · 2026-01-01
Irons
Nike Vapor Pro 3-ironOlder utility/long-iron option reported in useReported WITB · 2026-01-01
Wedges
Titleist Vokey SM11Reported 2026 wedge setupReported WITB · 2026-01-01
Putter
Scotty Cameron Reported blade setupExact model can vary by eventReported WITB · 2026-01-01
Ball
Srixon Z-Star XVReported tour ball associationReported WITB · 2026-01-01

HH take

Why this profile is worth exploring

If you want to understand Koepka, watch his major performances: his defining skill is not simply power, but the ability to make pressure look ordinary.