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Rumors Swirl About Brooks Koepka Rethinking Move To LIV Golf
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Four-time Major winner Brooks Koepka has reportedly expressed buyer's remorse over his decision to join the LIV Golf league, according to journalist Alan Shipnuck.
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Koepka, who signed with LIV after the 2020 US Open for a reported fee of $100m, is said to be rethinking his career choice.
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Shipnuck also believes that Koepka has to feel like he's on the outside looking in as the PGA Tour continues to raise prize money for its events.
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Koepka revealed on the Netflix docuseries Full Swing that the WM Phoenix Open is his favorite event, but he was suspended by the PGA Tour and missed it last week.
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The Phoenix Open, along with many other PGA Tour events this year, has seen a massive increase in prize money in an effort to compete with LIV Golf.
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LIV CEO Greg Norman's son, Greg Norman Jr, denied the claims of Koepka's buyer's remorse on Twitter.
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Koepka's brother Chase is also a member of the LIV Golf league and will join him on the Smash GC team for the 2023 LIV Golf League.
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Koepka ranks 78th in the world and will not be part of this year's Ryder Cup due to his PGA Tour suspension.
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Koepka's move to LIV Golf last year made sense given his injury struggles in recent seasons.
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However, now that he's feeling healthier, Koepka may be rethinking his decision to join LIV.
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Shipnuck believes that Koepka's ego may also be a factor, as he could feel like he's on the outside looking in as the PGA Tour continues to gain more buzz.
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It's unclear whether Koepka has a way out of his LIV contract, given the pending lawsuits involving LIV, the PGA Tour, and the DP World Tour.
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If Koepka were to return to the PGA Tour, it would be a significant win for the tour, given his talent and personality.
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While some may find Koepka's ego off-putting, the PGA Tour would be foolish not to welcome him back if the opportunity arises.
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Koepka has exemptions into several major tournaments through the next few years, including the Masters and Open Championship.
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The situation with Koepka and LIV Golf is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what will happen in the future.