American professional golfer Brooks Koepka rose to prominence through the European Tour after failing to qualify for the PGA Tour. He secured three Challenge Tour victories in 2013, leading to his European Tour promotion where he won the Turkish Airlines Open and Rookie of the Year in 2014. Joining the PGA Tour in 2015, he won the Phoenix Open and followed it with a remarkable run from 2017, winning four majors in just two years. His switch to LIV Golf in 2022 has seen him maintain this high level of performance, claiming four more tournament wins.
1989: Curtis Strange's Consecutive U.S. Open Wins
Curtis Strange achieved consecutive U.S. Open victories in 1989, a feat that Koepka would later replicate in 2018.
May 3, 1990: Birth of Brooks Koepka
Brooks Koepka was born on May 3, 1990.
2000: Tiger Woods' U.S. Open and PGA Championship Wins
Tiger Woods won both the U.S. Open and PGA Championship in 2000, a feat that Koepka would later match in 2018.
2007: Tiger Woods' PGA Championship Defense
Tiger Woods successfully defended his PGA Championship title in 2007, a feat that Koepka would later match in 2019.
2011: Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open Record
Rory McIlroy set the record for the lowest U.S. Open score in 2011, a record that Koepka would later tie in 2017.
2012: Turning Professional and Challenge Tour Debut
Koepka turned professional in the summer of 2012 and began playing on the Challenge Tour in Europe.
2012: College Golf and U.S. Open Qualification
While at Florida State University, Koepka won three events, was a three-time All-American, and qualified for the 2012 U.S. Open as an amateur, though he missed the cut.
2013: Koepka's Success in Europe
Early in his career, Brooks Koepka found success on the Challenge Tour in Europe, winning three times and earning a promotion to the European Tour in 2013.
2013: Third Challenge Tour Win and European Tour Debut
Koepka earned his European Tour card for the remainder of the 2013 and full 2014 season after his third Challenge Tour victory. He made his debut as a member of the European Tour at the Scottish Open, finishing T12.
2013: Multiple Challenge Tour Victories
Koepka secured two more victories on the Challenge Tour in 2013 at the Montecchia Golf Open and the Fred Olsen Challenge de España, where he set tournament records.
2013: Start of Caddie Partnership
Koepka's partnership with his caddie, Ricky Elliott, began in 2013.
2014: Turkish Airlines Open Win and Rookie of the Year
Koepka's win at the Turkish Airlines Open in 2014, along with other top finishes, earned him 8th place in the Race to Dubai rankings and the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award on the European Tour.
2014: PGA Tour Events and U.S. Open Performance
In 2014, Koepka played in several PGA Tour events, including a notable fourth-place finish at the U.S. Open, which earned him his first PGA Tour card for the 2014-2015 season.
2014: European Tour Card and Full Season
Koepka had his full season on the European Tour in 2014.
2014: European Tour Success and PGA Tour Debut
In 2014, Koepka won the Turkish Airlines Open and was named Rookie of the Year on the European Tour. He also made his PGA Tour debut, finishing fourth at the U.S. Open, earning his PGA Tour card.
February 1, 2015: Waste Management Phoenix Open Victory
Koepka won the Waste Management Phoenix Open on February 1, 2015, his first PGA Tour victory, which significantly boosted his world ranking.
November 2016: Dunlop Phoenix Tournament Victory
Koepka won the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan in November 2016.
2017: First Major Championship Victory
Brooks Koepka won his first major championship at the U.S. Open in 2017, tying the record for the lowest score at 16 under.
2017: Wrist Surgery and Recovery
Koepka underwent wrist surgery after the 2017 season, causing him to miss the 2018 Masters Tournament.
2017: U.S. Open Victory and Record-Tying Performance
Koepka's win at the 2017 U.S. Open marked his first major championship victory. He tied Rory McIlroy's 2011 record for the lowest score in the tournament's history.
October 21, 2018: CJ Cup Victory and World Number One Ranking
Koepka's victory at the CJ Cup on October 21, 2018, propelled him to the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.
2018: Start of Aon Risk Reward Challenge
The 2018-2019 season marked the beginning of Koepka's participation in the Aon Risk Reward Challenge.
2018: U.S. Open Victory at Shinnecock Hills
In 2018, Brooks Koepka won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York.
2018: Consecutive U.S. Open Victory and PGA Championship Win
In 2018, Brooks Koepka became the first golfer since Curtis Strange in 1989 to win consecutive U.S. Open titles. Later that year, he won his third major at the PGA Championship, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods in 2000 to win both the U.S. Open and PGA Championship in the same year.
2018: Ryder Cup Incident and Rumored Feud
At the 2018 Ryder Cup, Koepka's errant tee shot unfortunately struck a spectator, causing serious injury. The event was also marked by rumors of a feud between Koepka and teammate Dustin Johnson, though Koepka denied these claims.
May 19, 2019: Second Consecutive PGA Championship Win and Return to Number One
Koepka became the first golfer to successfully defend the PGA Championship since Tiger Woods in 2007 with his victory on May 19, 2019. This win also returned him to the number one ranking.
July 28, 2019: WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Win and Wyndham Rewards Top 10
Koepka's victory at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational on July 28, 2019, came with a substantial prize and secured him the season-long Wyndham Rewards Top 10 Challenge, bringing in an additional $2 million.
August 4, 2019: Aon Risk Reward Challenge Victory
Koepka's consistent performance throughout the 2018-2019 season earned him the Aon Risk Reward Challenge, recognizing his strategic play and risk management on designated holes.
November 20, 2019: Presidents Cup Withdrawal and Caddie Partnership
A knee injury forced Koepka to withdraw from the 2019 Presidents Cup. This event highlighted his long-standing partnership with his caddie, Ricky Elliott, which began in 2013.
2019: Partnership with Brother in Zurich Classic
Brooks Koepka teamed up with his brother, Chase, a fellow professional golfer, for the 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the only team-format event on the PGA Tour.
2019: Consistent Major Championship Performance
By the end of the 2019 season, Koepka had established a remarkable record of making the cut in 92% of the major championships he had entered, demonstrating his consistency at the highest level.
2019: PGA Championship Win at Bethpage Black
Koepka won the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, Long Island, in 2019.
August 2020: Withdrawal from FedEx Cup Playoffs
In August 2020, Brooks Koepka withdrew from the FedEx Cup playoffs due to ongoing hip and knee issues.
February 2021: Waste Management Phoenix Open Victory
Koepka won his second Waste Management Phoenix Open title on February 2021, overcoming a five-shot deficit on the final day with an impressive 6-under-par 65.
March 16, 2021: Knee Surgery
Brooks Koepka underwent knee surgery on March 16, 2021.
April 1, 2021: Engagement to Jena Sims
Koepka announced his engagement to actress Jena Sims on April 1, 2021.
May 2021: Second Place Finish at PGA Championship
Koepka finished second in the 2021 PGA Championship, two strokes behind Phil Mickelson, who became the oldest major champion at 50.
September 2021: Ryder Cup Victory with the U.S. Team
Koepka was part of the victorious U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup, achieving a 2-2-0 record, including a win against Bernd Wiesberger in the singles match.
June 4, 2022: Marriage to Jena Sims
Koepka and Jena Sims were married on June 4, 2022, in the Turks and Caicos.
October 2022: First LIV Golf Victory
Koepka secured his first win at the LIV Golf Invitational Series in Jeddah, defeating Peter Uihlein in a playoff.
2022: Joining LIV Golf
Koepka joined LIV Golf in 2022 and has continued to find success, winning four tournaments.
February 15, 2023: Appearance in "Full Swing" Documentary
Koepka was featured in the second episode of the Netflix sports documentary series "Full Swing", which premiered on February 15, 2023.
May 2023: Announces Expecting First Child
The couple announced in May 2023 that they are expecting their first child, a son.
2023: LIV Golf Orlando Win and Masters Tournament Performance
In 2023, Koepka won the LIV Golf Orlando event. The following week, he finished tied for second in the Masters Tournament, four shots behind Jon Rahm, despite leading by four strokes at the start of the final day, which was extended to 30 holes due to weather delays.
2023: Fifth Major Win at PGA Championship
Koepka won his fifth major title at the 2023 PGA Championship, becoming the first LIV Golf player to achieve this. This third PGA Championship win marked his third major victory in New York, adding to his 2018 U.S. Open win at Shinnecock Hills and 2019 PGA win at Bethpage Black, all within the state.