We all tend to judge — too quiet, and you’re a robot; too confident, and you’re labeled as arrogant. Brooks Koepka has certainly felt the heat from the latter. Everybody saw him as the quiet, reserved guy when he first burst onto the scene with a major win at Erin Hills. Fast forward to his incredible stretch of victories in 2023. Now, everyone calls him brash and arrogant. It’s natural, right? Talk about the best sports team that wins every year. Everyone hates them!

One comment about practicing only for the majors sparked controversy, with Koepka saying, “I just practice before the majors. Regular tournaments, I don’t practice.” While it may have come off as arrogant, his wife, Jena Sims, is stepping in to clear the air and set the record straight.

Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims are parents! The couple, who married in June 2022, welcomed a son, Crew Sims Koepka, on July 27, 2023. Almost two years later, when Jena Sims was doing a Q&A round with her fans, she received a weird question. She posted it as a story on her official Instagram account.

Jena Sims was asked, “Does Brooks do diaper changes and all things baby? curious if celebs are “just like us”.

She replied, “He is the absolute best. He does it all (when he’s home) he’s been thrown up on, he brushes teeth, sucks snot, comes to toddler classes… u name it he’s always wanted to be a dad”. Now, we know his lighter side! He is just a parent like most dads out there.

Brooks Koepka attributes his personal growth to his wife, Jena Sims, who has played a significant role in helping him improve in life. In an interview with Golf Digest, the 9x PGA Tour winner opened up about his personal growth throughout these years and mentioned how Sims has played a key role in his transformation.

Jena Sims changed Brooks Koepka for good

Brooks Koepka shared how his mindset has shifted in recent years, attributing much of his personal growth to his fiancée, Jena Sims. “The way I’m wired, I’m all on or all off,” he explained.

“Maybe I didn’t understand that the first 25 years of my life, but in the last five, I’ve been able to own who I am and find happiness,” Koepka mentioned he’s not sure whether it’s due to Jena or simply a deeper understanding of himself. But maturity him hard.

“I can’t put my finger on it,” he admitted, “but when it all comes together, you realize what works, and you stick with it.” It’s a great way to deal with your naysayers.

Koepka also confessed that his primary focus will always be playing his best golf. “The only thing I care about is playing good golf… Everything else is an afterthought,” he said, acknowledging how this mindset has sometimes affected his personal relationships. “Every great athlete struggles with that—compared to a normal person,” he added. “It makes it hard to have friends or dating or family.”

As he has become more comfortable with himself, Koepka finds it easier to avoid distractions. “I don’t have the relationships I would want, but I want to be the best golfer I can be,” he said. “So for another 10 years, it’s just going to be what it is, and that’s the sacrifice you make when you’re on the extreme end of the mental side.” 

Koepka’s journey of self-discovery and growth shows how much personal life and professional ambitions can intersect. Especially for someone as driven as him. With Jena Sims by his side and a clear focus on his goals, it’s clear he’s ready to tackle anything thrown at him.

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