History of Brooks Koepka in Timeline

Brooks Koepka is a prominent American professional golfer, recognized for his powerful game and success in major championships. He has achieved the world number one ranking and boasts five major titles, demonstrating his dominance in the sport. Koepka competes on the PGA Tour and is known for his focused and determined approach to the game.

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1989: Curtis Strange Wins Consecutive U.S. Open Titles

In 1989, Curtis Strange was the last player to win consecutive U.S. Open titles before Brooks Koepka achieved the same feat in 2018.

May 3, 1990: Brooks Koepka Born

On May 3, 1990, Brooks Koepka, an American professional golfer, was born. He later became the world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.

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2000: Tiger Woods Wins U.S. Open and PGA Championship

In 2000, Tiger Woods was the last player to win the U.S. Open and PGA titles in the same year before Brooks Koepka achieved the same feat in 2018.

2007: Tiger Woods Last Successfully Defended PGA Championship

In 2007, Tiger Woods was the last golfer before Brooks Koepka in 2019 to successfully defend the PGA Championship.

2012: Qualified for U.S. Open as Amateur

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

2012: Koepka Turns Professional

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

2012: Turns Professional and Wins First Title

In the summer of 2012, Brooks Koepka turned professional and began playing on the Challenge Tour in Europe, winning his first title in September at the Challenge de Catalunya.

2013: Three-Win Promotion on Challenge Tour

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

2013: Second and Third Victory on Challenge Tour

In 2013, Brooks Koepka had his second victory on the Challenge Tour, winning the 2013 Montecchia Golf Open, and followed with his third win, the Fred Olsen Challenge de España, where he set the tournament record.

2013: Earns European Tour Card

In 2013, Brooks Koepka had his third win of the year at the Scottish Hydro Challenge, earning his European Tour card for the remainder of the 2013 season and the full 2014 season. He also qualified for the 2013 Open Championship.

2013: Ricky Elliott Becomes Koepka's Caddie

Since 2013, Ricky Elliott has been Brooks Koepka's caddie.

2014: European Tour Debut

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

2014: PGA Tour Card and Masters Invitation

In 2014, Brooks Koepka's fourth-place finish at the U.S. Open earned him his first PGA Tour card for the 2014–15 season and his first Masters invitation. He was also nominated for the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award.

2014: European Tour Success and Rookie of the Year

On the 2014 European Tour, Brooks Koepka won the Turkish Airlines Open, finished third at the Dubai Desert Classic and Omega European Masters, and ninth at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. He ranked 8th in the 2014 Race to Dubai rankings and was named the European Tour's Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year.

February 1, 2015: Wins Waste Management Phoenix Open

On February 1, 2015, Brooks Koepka won his first PGA Tour event, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, moving to 19th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2015: First PGA Tour Title

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

November 2016: Wins Dunlop Phoenix Tournament

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

2017: Undergoes Wrist Surgery

After the 2017 season, Brooks Koepka had to undergo wrist surgery.

2017: First Major Championship Win at U.S. Open

In 2017, Brooks Koepka won his first major championship at the U.S. Open, marking the start of a streak of major victories.

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.

October 21, 2018: Wins CJ Cup and Becomes World Number One

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

2018: Ryder Cup Incident and Feud Rumors

During the 2018 Ryder Cup, an errant tee shot by Brooks Koepka struck a female spectator, causing a globe rupture of her right eye, resulting in her losing vision in that eye. There were also rumors of a feud between Koepka and teammate Dustin Johnson, which Koepka denied.

2018: Defends U.S. Open Title and Wins PGA Championship

In 2018, Brooks Koepka defended his title at the U.S. Open and also won the PGA Championship.

2018: U.S. Open Victory at Shinnecock Hills

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

2018: Beginning of Aon Risk Reward Challenge Season

The season-long Aon Risk Reward Challenge for which Brooks Koepka won $1,000,000, began in 2018.

May 19, 2019: Wins 2019 PGA Championship

On May 19, 2019, Brooks Koepka won the 2019 PGA Championship. With this major win, he regained the #1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking.

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

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

August 4, 2019: Clinches Aon Risk Reward Challenge

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

November 20, 2019: Withdraws from Presidents Cup

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

2019: Plays 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 secured a PGA win at Bethpage Black, also on Long Island.

2019: Wins Second Consecutive PGA Championship

In 2019, Brooks Koepka won his second consecutive PGA Championship.

August 2020: Withdraws from FedEx Cup Playoffs

In August 2020, Brooks Koepka withdrew from competition prior to the FedEx Cup playoffs due to hip and knee pains.

February 2021: Wins Waste Management Phoenix Open

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

March 16, 2021: Undergoes Knee Surgery

On March 16, 2021, Brooks Koepka underwent knee surgery.

April 1, 2021: Announces Engagement to Jena Sims

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

May 2021: Ties for Second at PGA Championship

In May 2021, Brooks Koepka finished in a tie for second place at the 2021 PGA Championship.

September 2021: Plays in Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Brooks Koepka played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, where the U.S. team won.

March 2022: Last PGA Tour Event Prior to LIV Golf

In January 2026, it was announced that Brooks Koepka would make his PGA Tour return at the Farmers Insurance Open, which would be his first start in a regular PGA Tour event since the Valspar Championship in March 2022.

June 4, 2022: Marriage to Jena Sims

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

June 2022: Joins LIV Golf Invitational Series

In June 2022, Brooks Koepka joined the LIV Golf Invitational Series and made his debut in Portland, despite prior comments suggesting golfers would "sell out" to join LIV Golf. He was subsequently suspended by the PGA Tour.

October 2022: Wins LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah

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

2022: Joins LIV Golf

In 2022, Brooks Koepka joined LIV Golf.

February 2023: Appears in "Full Swing" Documentary Series

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

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April 2023: Wins LIV Golf Orlando Event

In April 2023, Brooks 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: Announces Expecting First Child

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

July 2023: Birth of Son

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

September 2023: Plays in Ryder Cup

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

October 2023: Repeats as LIV Golf Jeddah Winner

In October 2023, Brooks 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 Win at PGA Championship

In 2023, Brooks Koepka added his fifth major championship at the PGA Championship.

2023: Wins 2023 PGA Championship

In May 2023, Brooks Koepka won the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, becoming the first LIV Golf player to win a major championship and his fifth career major victory.

December 2025: Leaves LIV Golf

In December 2025, it was announced that Brooks Koepka would be leaving LIV Golf. Talor Gooch took over the captaincy of Smash GC.

2025: Miscarriage

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

January 2026: Returns to PGA Tour

In January 2026, it was announced that Brooks Koepka would return to the PGA Tour, with certain conditions like ineligibility for equity bonuses until 2030 and a charitable donation.

2026: Returns to the PGA Tour

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

2030: Eligibility for PGA Tour Equity Bonuses

In 2026, it was announced that Brooks Koepka would return to the PGA Tour and as part of the agreement, he would be ineligible to qualify for PGA Tour equity bonuses until 2030.