Brooks Koepka's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brooks Koepka. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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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.

2014: First European Tour Title

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

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: 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.