Brooks Koepka gives rare glimpse into ‘family issues’ at PGA Championship
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Brooks Koepka has found renewed enjoyment in golf after a difficult 2023 marked by a tragic miscarriage experienced by him and his wife, Jena Sims, which affected his performance and emotional well-being.
- Koepka and Sims, who share a 2-year-old son, publicly shared their loss last October to raise awareness and support for others facing pregnancy loss and reproductive health struggles.
- The emotional toll of the miscarriage contributed to Koepka’s poor 2023 season, where he missed cuts in three of four majors and failed to win any tournaments.
- Koepka’s decision to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour was influenced by his desire to be closer to family, a move that has coincided with improved performance and enjoyment of the game.
- Despite solid ball striking since rejoining the PGA Tour, Koepka continues to struggle with putting, but he remains optimistic and is positioned well at the 2024 PGA Championship after Round 1.