History of Brooks Koepka in Timeline

Brooks Koepka is a highly successful American professional golfer known for his dominance in major championships. He has achieved the world number one ranking and boasts five major titles, demonstrating exceptional skill and consistency on the PGA Tour. His career highlights include multiple major wins, solidifying his place among the elite golfers of his generation. Koepka is recognized for his powerful game and unwavering focus, particularly in high-pressure situations, making him a formidable competitor.

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May 3, 1990: Brooks Koepka Born

On May 3, 1990, Brooks Koepka was born. He is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.

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2012: Koepka Turns Professional

In 2012, Brooks Koepka turned professional after playing collegiately for the Florida State Seminoles.

2012: Qualified for U.S. Open as Amateur

In 2012, Koepka qualified for the U.S. Open as an amateur, but he missed the cut by six strokes.

2012: Turns Professional and Plays on Challenge Tour

In the summer of 2012, Koepka turned professional and began playing on the Challenge Tour in Europe.

2013: Second Victory on Challenge Tour

In 2013, Brooks Koepka secured his second victory on the Challenge Tour, winning the Montecchia Golf Open.

2013: Three-Win Promotion on Challenge Tour

In 2013, Koepka achieved a three-win promotion on the Challenge Tour, securing his status on the European Tour.

2013: Earned European Tour Card

In 2013, Koepka had his third win of the year at the Scottish Hydro Challenge. With those three wins, he earned his European Tour card for the remainder of the 2013 season and for the full 2014 season.

2013: Third Win at Fred Olsen Challenge de España

Later in 2013, Koepka achieved his third victory at the Fred Olsen Challenge de España, setting a tournament record with a score of 260 (−24) and winning by a record 10 strokes.

2013: Qualified for the Open Championship

The day after his third Challenge Tour win of 2013, Koepka qualified for the 2013 Open Championship.

2014: First European Tour Title

In 2014, Brooks Koepka won his first European Tour title at the Turkish Airlines Open.

2014: Fourth-Place Finish at U.S. Open

In 2014, Koepka achieved a fourth-place finish at the U.S. Open, securing his first PGA Tour card for the 2014–15 season and an invitation to the Masters.

2014: Tied for Third at Frys.com Open

In 2014, Koepka finished tied for third at the Frys.com Open.

2014: Debut as Member of European Tour

In 2014, Koepka made his debut as a member of the European Tour at the Scottish Open, finishing T12.

2014: Named European Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2014, Koepka was named the European Tour's Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year.

2014: European Tour Win at Turkish Airlines Open

On the 2014 European Tour, Koepka won the Turkish Airlines Open.

February 1, 2015: Won Waste Management Phoenix Open

On February 1, 2015, Koepka secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, elevating him to 19th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2015: First PGA Tour Title at Phoenix Open

In 2015, Brooks Koepka won his first PGA Tour title at the Phoenix Open.

November 2016: Won Dunlop Phoenix Tournament

In November 2016, Koepka won the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan.

2017: Underwent Wrist Surgery

After the 2017 season, Koepka underwent wrist surgery and had hoped that his recuperation would be complete in time for the 2018 Masters Tournament

2017: Wins U.S. Open

In 2017, Brooks Koepka won his first major championship by claiming the U.S. Open title at Erin Hills, Wisconsin. His win tied him for the record of the lowest U.S. Open score at 16 under.

2017: First Major Championship at U.S. Open

In 2017, Koepka won his first major championship at the U.S. Open, marking the beginning of a series of major victories.

October 21, 2018: Won CJ Cup and Moved to Number One

On October 21, 2018, Koepka won the CJ Cup, which propelled him to the number one position in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2018: Ryder Cup Incident and Rumors of Feud

At the 2018 Ryder Cup, an errant tee shot by Koepka struck a female spectator causing her to lose vision in her right eye. Also at the Ryder Cup, there were rumors of a feud between Koepka and Dustin Johnson, which Koepka denied.

2018: U.S. Open Victory at Shinnecock Hills

Brooks Koepka won the 2018 U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills (in Southampton, on Long Island).

2018: Defends U.S. Open Title

In 2018, Koepka recovered to successfully defend his U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, becoming the first player since Curtis Strange in 1989 to win consecutive U.S. Open titles. He also won his third major at the 2018 PGA Championship.

May 19, 2019: Won PGA Championship

On May 19, 2019, Koepka won the 2019 PGA Championship, making him the first to successfully defend the PGA Championship since Tiger Woods in 2007. Koepka also regained the #1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking.

July 28, 2019: Won WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

On July 28, 2019, Koepka won the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, earning $1,745,000 and clinching the season-long Wyndham Rewards Top 10 Challenge with an additional $2,000,000.

August 4, 2019: Clinched Aon Risk Reward Challenge

On August 4, 2019, Koepka clinched the season-long Aon Risk Reward Challenge and another $1,000,000 for the 2018–19 season.

November 20, 2019: Withdrew from Presidents Cup

On November 20, 2019, Koepka withdrew from the 2019 Presidents Cup due to a knee injury and was replaced by Rickie Fowler.

2019: Played in Zurich Classic with Brother

In 2019, Brooks Koepka and his younger brother Chase played as partners in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour.

2019: PGA Win at Bethpage Black

In 2019, Brooks Koepka won the PGA at Bethpage Black (also on Long Island).

2019: PGA Championship Win

In 2019, Koepka won the PGA Championship, adding to his major championship wins.

August 2020: Withdrew from FedEx Cup Playoffs

In August 2020, Koepka, plagued by hip and knee pains for the majority of the season, withdrew from competition prior to the FedEx Cup playoffs.

February 2021: Won Waste Management Phoenix Open

In February 2021, Koepka won the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona for the second time.

March 16, 2021: Underwent Knee Surgery

On March 16, 2021, Koepka underwent knee surgery.

April 1, 2021: Announced Engagement to Jena Sims

On April 1, 2021, Koepka announced his engagement to actress Jena Sims.

May 2021: Finished Second at PGA Championship

In May 2021, Koepka finished in a tie for second place at the 2021 PGA Championship, two shots behind Phil Mickelson.

September 2021: Played in Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Koepka played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won 19–9.

June 4, 2022: Married Jena Sims

On June 4, 2022, Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims were married in the Turks and Caicos.

June 2022: Joined LIV Golf Invitational Series

In June 2022, Koepka joined the LIV Golf Invitational Series and made his debut in Portland.

October 2022: Won LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah

In October 2022, Koepka won the LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah in a playoff over Peter Uihlein for his first LIV Golf win.

2022: Koepka Joins LIV Golf

In 2022, Koepka made the move to join LIV Golf.

February 2023: Appeared in Netflix's Full Swing

In February 2023, Koepka appeared in the sports documentary series Full Swing, which premiered on Netflix.

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April 2023: Won LIV Golf Orlando Event

In April 2023, Koepka won the LIV Golf Orlando event. The following week, he finished tied for second at the 2023 Masters Tournament, 4 shots behind Jon Rahm.

May 2023: Announced Pregnancy

In May 2023, Koepka and Sims announced they were expecting their first child together, a son.

July 2023: Son Born

In July 2023, Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims' son was born six weeks prematurely.

September 2023: Played in Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Koepka played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. The European team won 16.5–11.5.

October 2023: Repeated as Winner of LIV Golf Jeddah Tournament

In October 2023, Koepka repeated as the winner of the LIV Golf Jeddah tournament in a playoff over Talor Gooch for his third LIV Golf win.

2023: Fifth Major Championship at PGA Championship

In 2023, Koepka won his fifth major championship at the PGA Championship while playing in LIV Golf.

2023: Won 2023 PGA Championship

In May 2023, Koepka won the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, becoming the first LIV Golf player to win a major championship and becoming the 20th golfer with five major victories.

December 2025: Announced Departure from LIV Golf

In December 2025, it was announced that Koepka would be leaving LIV Golf.

2025: Miscarriage

In 2025, Koepka's wife Jena announced that she had suffered a miscarriage.

January 2026: Announced Return to PGA Tour

In January 2026, it was announced that Koepka would return to the PGA Tour.

2026: Returned to PGA Tour

In 2026, Koepka left the LIV Golf League and returned to the PGA Tour.

2030: Ineligible for PGA Tour Equity Bonuses

As part of his return in January 2026, Koepka was ineligible to qualify for PGA Tour equity bonuses until 2030 and agreed to make a $5 million charitable donation at the PGA Tour's request.