Jordan Spieth Offers Advice To Brooks Koepka Ahead Of PGA Tour Return

Jordan Spieth Offers Advice To Brooks Koepka Ahead Of PGA Tour Return

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Key Points:

  • Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour after leaving for LIV Golf has sparked mixed reactions, with some criticizing the financial penalties as insufficient given his reported $100 million LIV deal.
  • Jordan Spieth supports Koepka's comeback, emphasizing that Koepka doesn't owe apologies and should simply focus on playing good golf for the benefit of everyone.
  • Koepka acknowledges facing challenging conversations with players, Tour staff, and media but expresses excitement and readiness to engage with them.
  • As part of the PGA Tour's Returning Member Program, Koepka agreed to a $5 million charitable donation, forfeiture of potential equity worth $50-$85 million over five years, and no FedEx Cup bonus in 2026.