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Jun 14, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Brooks Koepka addresses the media during a press conference for the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 14, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Brooks Koepka addresses the media during a press conference for the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Former World No. 1 Brooks Koepka has been playing on the PGA Tour for a long time now. But to everyone’s surprise, the golf star is now the most recent player to say goodbye to the PGA Tour and join hands with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. The player recently removed every reference to the PGA Tour from all his social media handles.
🚨#NEW: Brooks Koepka removes PGA TOUR from twitter bio as LIV speculation swirls https://t.co/A6eH5LnIXa
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 21, 2022
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Koepka is going to play in the LIV series next week in Portland. Another name to join the series is World No. 20 Abraham Ancer. another rumored player in the news to join the LIV Tour is reigning Open champion Collin Morikawa.
Sky Sports News understands that Brooks Koepka – who has removed all references to the PGA Tour from his social media profiles – will tee it up in the second event in Portland next week. pic.twitter.com/92ar6gSUbN
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) June 21, 2022
Brooks Koepka about joining the LIV Golf Invitational Series
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Mar 26, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Brooks Koepka tees off on the 6th hole during the fourth round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Koepka was asked a few questions earlier about the LIV Golf Series, where he tried to avoid any answers regarding the matter in an interview during the U.S. Open. He said, “I don’t understand. I’m trying to focus on the U.S. Open, man. I legitimately don’t get it. I’m tired of the conversations.” The golfer also added, “I don’t know why you guys keep doing that. The more legs you give it, the more you keep talking about it. Y’all are throwing a black cloud over the US Open, and I think that sucks.”
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It is clear that Koepka’s decision to betray the PGA Tour will result in the suspension of his membership from the Tour. The same was done with Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, who were in hope that the PGA Tour will let them play the majors. But as per the statement given by Jay Monahan, commissioner of the PGA Tour, memberships along with all benefits related to the PGA Tour are to be taken away from any player who betrays the Tour.
Exclusive: Brooks Koepka is the latest golfer ready to quit PGA Tour and join Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series. @jcorrigangolf reports.https://t.co/5KktwCbDIs
— Telegraph Sport (@TelegraphSport) June 21, 2022
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The golfer has now become the latest to join the Saudi-backed series following the footsteps of Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and Bryson DeChambeau. Moreover, it is now hard to say if this is the last name to ditch the PGA Tour and join the rival league covertly. What are your views about the golfer’s shocking decision?
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