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 American professional golfer, now competing in LIV Golf where he leads with 5 wins. Before LIV, he achieved considerable success on the PGA Tour. His most notable achievements include five major championships: the U.S. Open in 2017 and 2018, and the PGA Championship in 2018, 2019, and 2023.
2012: Qualified for U.S. Open
In 2012, Koepka qualified for the U.S. Open as an amateur but missed the cut.
2012: Turned Professional
In the summer of 2012, Koepka turned professional and started playing on the Challenge Tour in Europe. He won his first title in September at the Challenge de Catalunya.
2013: Won Multiple Challenge Tour Events
In 2013, Koepka won the Montecchia Golf Open and the Fred Olsen Challenge de España.
2013: Earned European Tour Card
In 2013, after three Challenge Tour wins, Koepka earned his European Tour card. He also qualified for the 2013 Open Championship.
2014: Earned PGA Tour Card
In 2014, Koepka earned his first PGA Tour card for the 2014–15 season after a strong performance at the U.S. Open.
2014: Won Turkish Airlines Open
In 2014, on the European Tour, Koepka won the Turkish Airlines Open.
February 1, 2015: Won Waste Management Phoenix Open
On February 1, 2015, Koepka won his first PGA Tour event, the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
November 2016: Won Dunlop Phoenix Tournament
In November 2016, Koepka won the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan.
2017: Won U.S. Open
In 2017, Koepka won his first major championship by claiming the U.S. Open title at Erin Hills, Wisconsin.
October 21, 2018: Won CJ Cup and Ranked Number One
On October 21, 2018, Koepka won the CJ Cup and became number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.
2018: Won Second U.S. Open and PGA Championship
In 2018, Koepka defended his U.S. Open title and won the PGA Championship.
2018: Flashback to 2018 U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills
Koepka reflects on his 2018 U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills (in Southampton, on Long Island) following his 2023 PGA Championship win.
May 19, 2019: Won 2019 PGA Championship
On May 19, 2019, Koepka won the 2019 PGA Championship and 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 a significant payout and clinching the Wyndham Rewards Top 10 Challenge.
August 4, 2019: Won Aon Risk Reward Challenge
On August 4, 2019, Koepka clinched the season-long Aon Risk Reward Challenge for the 2018–19 season.
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: Flashback to 2019 PGA win at Bethpage Black
Koepka reflects on his 2019 PGA win at Bethpage Black (also on Long Island) following his 2023 PGA Championship win.
2019: High Cut Percentage in Majors
Through the 2019 season, Koepka had made the cut in 92% of the major championships he's entered.
February 2021: Won Waste Management Phoenix Open (Second Time)
In February 2021, Koepka won the Waste Management Phoenix Open for the second time.
May 2021: Tied for Second at PGA Championship
In May 2021, Koepka finished in a tie for second place at the 2021 PGA Championship.
September 2021: Played in the Ryder Cup
In September 2021, Koepka played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup, contributing to the U.S. team's victory.
June 2022: Joined LIV Golf Invitational Series
In June 2022, Koepka joined the LIV Golf Invitational Series.
October 2022: Won LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah
In October 2022, Koepka won the LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah.
September 2023: Played in the 2023 Ryder Cup
In September 2023, Koepka played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy. The European team won.
October 2023: Repeated as LIV Golf Jeddah Winner
In October 2023, Koepka repeated as the winner of the LIV Golf Jeddah tournament.
2023: Won LIV Golf Orlando
In April, Koepka won the LIV Golf Orlando event. The following week, he finished tied for second at the 2023 Masters Tournament.
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