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Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka is an American professional golfer known for winning five major championships, including multiple U.S.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Brooks Koepka is an American professional golfer with five major championship wins. He turned professional in 2012 and has played on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and LIV Golf before returning to the PGA Tour in 2026.

What it is

Brooks Koepka is a top-ranked golfer known for his power and consistency in major tournaments. He won the U.S. Open in 2017 and 2018, and the PGA Championship in 2018, 2019, and 2023. He reached world number one in 2018.

Why it matters

Koepka's five major titles place him among the most successful golfers of his era. His move to LIV Golf in 2022 and return to the PGA Tour in 2026 highlight ongoing shifts in professional golf that affect the global calendar followed by Canadian audiences.

Key details

Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, Koepka played college golf at Florida State University. He has nine PGA Tour wins and victories on the DP World Tour and LIV Golf. His career includes back-to-back U.S. Open titles and three PGA Championship wins.

In short

  • Five major championship wins: two U.S. Opens and three PGA Championships.
  • Reached world number one in 2018.
  • Played for LIV Golf from 2022 to 2025, then returned to the PGA Tour in 2026.
  • College career at Florida State University before turning pro in 2012.
Canadian angle

Koepka has competed in events that are part of the global men’s golf calendar followed by Canadian audiences, including PGA Tour and major championships.

Quick questions

How many major championships has Brooks Koepka won?
He has won five major championships.
Which majors has Brooks Koepka won?
He has won the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship, including three PGA Championship titles.
Did Brooks Koepka play on LIV Golf?
Yes. He joined LIV Golf in 2022 and later returned to the PGA Tour in 2026.

Sources

  1. PGA Tour — https://www.pgatour.com/player/36689/brooks-koepka
    Supports: Nationality, age, birthplace, turned professional, college, PGA Tour wins, current tour and ranking.
  2. The Open — https://www.theopen.com/players/brooks-koepka
    Supports: Major championship record, five major wins, and tournament history.
  3. U.S. Open — https://www.usopen.com/players/36689.html
    Supports: U.S. Open victories and major championship context.
  4. The Masters — https://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_36689.html
    Supports: Birthplace, residence, education, turning professional, and major results.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/6798/brooks-koepka
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, college, handedness, and turned pro.