Brooks Koepka switches putter before CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Golf Channel • • sports
Key Points:
- Brooks Koepka is focusing heavily on improving his putting, having recently switched to a Scotty Cameron Fastback 1.5 putter to gain more confidence and momentum after struggling with his short game.
- Koepka expressed frustration with his recent putting performance, particularly at the PGA Championship, where he admitted to making poor decisions around the flag and missing multiple putts.
- He has been dedicating significant time at his Florida putting studio to work on fundamentals like alignment, grip, and aim, even spending entire days practicing to address his putting issues.
- Koepka sees the overhaul of TPC Craig Ranch, where no player has course familiarity, as both a potential advantage and disadvantage, emphasizing that hitting shots close to the hole can reduce putting pressure.
- Despite putting struggles, Koepka remains confident in his overall game, praising his iron play and control over ball shape, spin, and trajectory, highlighting several strong finishes since returning to the Tour.