Connecticut: CROMWELL The Associated Press has learned that Brooks Koepka, one of the first players to criticize a rival league with only 48 participants, is the most recent PGA Tour player to join on with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.
Without being permitted to speak on behalf of the tour, the individual talked on the condition of anonymity.
Koepka's choice was initially reported by the U.K. newspaper Daily Telegraph.
Despite missing the Tuesday morning prayer meeting at the TPC River Highlands, Koepka stayed in the field for the Travelers Championship. The following LIV Golf competition begins on June 30 outside Portland, Oregon.
In March 2020, Koepka was the second player, after Rory McIlroy, to criticize a competing league, saying to the Associated Press, "I have a hard time believing golf should be about only 48 guys."
The proposed competition as distinct from LIV Golf; it was dubbed the "Premier Golf League," although it continued to be funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. Greg Norman and LIV Golf adopted the 48-man fields with no cuts and a team element.
Despite rumours that a few other players were about to sign up, Koepka's signing with LIV Golf has not yet been confirmed. Abraham Ancer of Mexico was also signing, according to a weekend report from ESPN Deportes. With one PGA Tour victory, Ancer is ranked No. 20 worldwide.
With his four major championship victories, including back-to-back wins at the U.S. Open (2017–18) and PGA Championship (2018–19), Koepka makes a significant name for LIV Golf, even though injuries have subsequently taken a toll on his performance.
Since winning the W.M. Phoenix Open in February 2021, he has dropped to No. 19 in the global rankings. He failed to cut the Masters this year and didn't place in the top 50 at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open.
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