Brooks Koepka Biography
Brooks Koepka is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour who became World Number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking 47 weeks after winning the 2018 CJ Cup. He further won the U.S. Open in 2017 and 2018, and the PGA Championship in 2018 and 2019. His win made him the first golfer in history to hold back-to-back titles in two majors simultaneously.
Koepka started his career on the European Challenge Tour and eventually the European Tour after playing golf at Florida State University. Brooks claimed his first major championship at the United States Open in 2017 at Erin Hills, Wisconsin. In 2018, he defended his title 2018 at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island, becoming the first golfer to win consecutive U.S. Open since Curtis Strange in 1988 and 1989.
Koepka then won his third major at the 2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club, shooting a major-championship-record-tying 264 over 72 holes. His 2018 victories in the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship were the first instance of that double since Tiger Woods in 2000. He later won his fourth major at the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black.
Brooks Koepka Age
How old is Koepka? Brooks is 33 years old as of 2023. He was born on May 3, 1990, in West Palm Beach, Florida, the United States of America. In addition, she celebrates his birthday on May 3rd every year, and his birth sign is Taurus.
Brooks Koepka Wife
Koepka is happily in a relationship with his fiancee Jena Sims. The duo is one of the most popular sports couples out there, with Sims often accompanying her partner.
Brooks Koepka Family
Koepka was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was raised in Lake Worth by his parents. However, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. Brooks has a younger brother Chase, who is also a professional golfer. The two brothers played as partners in the 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour, the only Tour event using a team format. In addition, his great uncle is Major League baseball player Dick Groat.
Brooks Koepka Height, Weight
Koepka stands at an approximate height of 1.83 m and weighs 93 Kg. In addition, he has an American nationality.
Brooks Koepka Education
Koepka attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach. He then joined Florida State University in Tallahassee, where he played golf and won three events, and was a three-time All-America.
Brooks Koepka Career
In the summer of 2012, Brooks Koepka won his first professional title. After graduating from FSU, he began his professional career at this time. He took part in the European Challenge Tour. He won the Montecchia Golf Open in 2013, his second victory. Following that, he won his third Challenge de Espana title.
After winning the Scottish Hydro Challenge, he earned a spot on the European Tour for the 2014 season. In 2014, he competed in his first PGA Tournament and finished 15th. His efforts eventually led to him being named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. After finishing eighth in the 2014 Race to Dubai, he was named European Tour’s Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year.
After undergoing wrist surgery in 2017, he withdrew from the 2018 Masters Tournament because he had not fully recovered. He won his second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills in 2018. In addition, he is only the second player in history to win the US Open three times in a row.
In addition, in 2018, he won his first PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club in Missouri. In 2018, he also won the CJ Cup, propelling him to the top of the Official World Golf Ranking. He won his second PGA Championship in 2019 at the Bethpage Black Course in New York. He is only the second person in PGA Championship history to win two years in a row.
Tiger Woods was the first to accomplish this feat in 2007. With his second PGA Championship victory, he has reclaimed the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking. He withdrew from the FedEx Cup and the US Open due to knee and hip pain. He is expected to return for the 2020-21 season after a two-month break.
Brooks Koepka Net Worth
Koepka has an estimated net worth of $2 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. In addition, his income is mainly from his successful career as a professional golfer.