Did you know Brooks Koepka was the first player to take the individual prize at the first five LIV events? There are many career achievements for the 34-year-old, but what has affected the golf world now is his upcoming questionable decision. After the splendid success of LIV Golf Adelaide, instead of the celebration, a wave of worry was spread by the veteran professional Fred Couples, who voiced out about the possible future of Brooks Koepka. The golfer, having 5 major victories, including two consecutive ones in 2017 and 2018, has been among the top names that helped LIV Golf compete against the PGA Tour. However, with his four-year contract coming to an end, he might be reconsidering his options.
Even earlier, the golfer confessed about “buyer’s remorse” after the side switch, which Alan Shipnuck shared in an article in 2023. Now, with this recent update from Fred Couples, it has called for a deeper dig to find out the reality. Couples shared that “He wants to come back. I will say that I believe he really wants to come back and play the Tour.”
The huge claim from the retired professional has left some speculation up in the air about his move. Even recently at the Fore Play Podcast, the panel, having Cal Clutterbuck, discussed it in detail. Starting off, Trent shared how the chronology of the event with Koepka making the decision for money and now Couples sharing on his future move might be true, but still, there isn’t any surety on it. However, Clutterbuck had a strong observation to connect the dots with the recent Full Swing episode, which featured the LIV golfer.
He pointed out the episode and said, “He just looked like he was miserable in that whole episode.” The look of missing something in life was real for Koepka. Even though, after joining LIV, he has been making a move with his major participation and winning the PGA Championship. But for the panel, missing out on the weekend schedule with top events at the PGA Tour is what he might be missing.
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Further on this, the NHL professional said, “I think he genuinely craves the weekly competition and the camaraderie of the PGA Tour.” The participation drought might be a reason for Koepka, as LIV Golf only has 14 events a year. Whereas the PGA Tour has 39 events, including 8 signature events. The player participation and the format are add-ons that might be a miss for the golfer.
Also, notably, the golfer, unlike the other players on LIV who are active with their feud and social media presence, has been away, and for the fans, it was a kind of worrying to not see him in the news away from the course. Even Frankie pointed out this where, despite winning, he hasn’t been much on the news with his performance and trending news.
Well, the decision to switch to the Saudi league might have resulted in him missing out on the bigger game, but it has definitely helped Koepka with a significant increase in purse value. The statement of Couples has left the world guessing about the move, but the biggest LIV Golf defender came out and shared an impulsive reaction, which he later deleted.
Phil Mickelson’s reply on Fred Couples’ update on Koepka
Earlier, Koepka was present with the PGA Tour top names in the stands of the TGL. And just after that, the update from Couples has left the speculation turning true. Now, the world is connecting the dots and believing in the next move. Phil Mickelson was desperate to voice out. He replied to the post, “If it’s not true, he damaged a relationship which he cares about. If it is true, he took away Brooks’ control of the timeline and narrative. Either way, this is a low-class jerk move by Fred.”
The powerful statement from the veteran was a hot topic and was covered by a trending headline. But after just a few hours of surfing, the post was taken down by the LIV golfer. He might have backed out of the drama and let the world of speculation find reality. However, the fans, despite the post being deleted, were seen taking the side of Mickelson.
Now, with the drama building, all eyes are on Koepka to see what his next move will be. Though, by the end of the season, we will get a confirmation, but will the fans let the news pass by till then? What are your predictions for the next move of Brooks Koepka? Share with us in the comments below.
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