Career Timeline of Brooks Koepka: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Brooks Koepka built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Brooks Koepka is an accomplished American professional golfer. Turning pro in 2012, he initially found success in Europe, earning the European Tour's Rookie of the Year in 2014 before claiming his first PGA Tour victory at the Phoenix Open the following year. Koepka achieved major championship success, beginning with the U.S. Open in 2017. He dominated major championships, securing four victories in two years. In 2022, Koepka joined LIV Golf, adding to his list of tournament wins.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: Turning Professional and Failing to Qualify for PGA Tour

In 2012, Brooks Koepka turned professional but was unsuccessful in qualifying for the PGA Tour.

2012: U.S. Open as an amateur

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

2012: Turning Professional and Playing on Challenge Tour

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

2013: Second Victory on Challenge Tour

In 2013, Brooks Koepka had his second victory on the Challenge Tour, winning the 2013 Montecchia Golf Open. He followed this with his third win, the Fred Olsen Challenge de España, where he set the tournament record, 260 (−24), and won by a record 10 strokes.

2013: Three Wins and European Tour Card

In 2013, after three wins on the Challenge Tour, Koepka earned 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: Partnership with Ricky Elliott

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

2014: PGA Tour Card

In 2014 on the PGA Tour, Koepka led after the second and third rounds of the Frys.com Open, eventually tying for third. At the U.S. Open, his fourth-place finish earned him his first PGA Tour card for the 2014–15 season and an invitation to the Masters. He was later nominated for the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award.

2014: Debut as European Tour Member

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

2014: Turkish Airlines Open Win and Rookie of the Year

In 2014, Koepka won the Turkish Airlines Open and earned the European Tour's Rookie of the Year honors.

2014: European Tour Success and Rookie of the Year Award

On the 2014 European Tour, Koepka won the Turkish Airlines Open and achieved high finishes in several other tournaments. 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: First PGA Tour Win

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

November 2016: Dunlop Phoenix Tournament win

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

2017: First Major Championship Win

In 2017, Brooks Koepka secured his first major championship by winning the U.S. Open title at Erin Hills, Wisconsin.

October 21, 2018: CJ Cup Win and World Number One Ranking

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

2018: U.S. Open Victory at Shinnecock Hills

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

2018: Second U.S. Open Title

In 2018, Brooks Koepka successfully defended his U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills. Additionally, he won his third major at the 2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods in 2000 to win the U.S. Open and PGA titles in the same year.

2018: Aon Risk Reward Challenge

The Aon Risk Reward Challenge was introduced in the 2018-19 season, highlighting strategic holes in tournaments.

May 19, 2019: PGA Championship Win

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

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

On July 28, 2019, Koepka won the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, earning $1,745,000 and the Wyndham Rewards Top 10 Challenge bonus of $2,000,000.

August 4, 2019: Aon Risk Reward Challenge

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

2019: Four Major Championships Between 2017 and 2019

By 2019, Brooks Koepka had won four major championships, achieving this feat between 2017 and 2019.

2019: PGA Win at Bethpage Black

In 2019, Brooks Koepka secured a PGA win at Bethpage Black, which is also located on Long Island.

February 2021: Second Waste Management Phoenix Open

In February 2021, Koepka won the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona for the second time, overcoming a five-shot deficit with a final round 65.

May 2021: Second Place at PGA Championship

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

September 2021: Ryder Cup

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

June 2022: Joining LIV Golf

In June 2022, Koepka joined the LIV Golf Invitational Series, debuting in Portland. This decision came despite prior suggestions that golfers who join LIV Golf would "sell out".

October 2022: LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah win

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

2022: Joining LIV Golf

In 2022, Koepka joined LIV Golf, where he has continued his successful career, winning several tournaments.

February 15, 2023: Full Swing Netflix Premiere

On February 15, 2023, Koepka appeared in Episode 2 of the sports documentary series "Full Swing", which premiered on Netflix.

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September 2023: Ryder Cup Participation

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, and Koepka's record was 1–1–1.

October 2023: LIV Golf Jeddah Victory

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

2023: LIV Golf Orlando Win and Masters Tournament Finish

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.

2023: PGA Championship Win

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. This was Koepka's fifth career major victory and third PGA Championship, making him the 20th golfer with five major victories.