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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – AUGUST 24: Brooks Koepka of the United States reacts on the 18th green during the second round of The Northern Trust on August 24, 2018 at the Ridgewood Championship Course in Ridgewood, New Jersey. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – AUGUST 24: Brooks Koepka of the United States reacts on the 18th green during the second round of The Northern Trust on August 24, 2018 at the Ridgewood Championship Course in Ridgewood, New Jersey. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Brooks Koepka and Chase Koepka will soon compete at the 2022 Honda Classic. And ahead of their meetup in the tournament, the big brother shared a picture from their childhood days on his social media, winning hearts all-around.
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The former World No. 1 captioned the post, “Fam’ over ‘Gram, that’s my M.O.”
In the picture, both the Koepka brothers seem all geared up for a match. Bringing back plenty of memories, the throwback clearly means a lot to both as they prepare to face each other in an official PGA Tour event.
Fans’ reaction to the post
The official account of Honda Classic commented on Brooks‘ posts on Instagram and on Twitter. On Instagram, they wrote, “lil brooks & chase growing up in FL.” Meanwhile, here’s what they replied on Twitter:
See you guys very soon 👍🏼👍🏼
— The Honda Classic (@TheHondaClassic) February 24, 2022
Joining in on the fun, one of the fans on Instagram commented, “@chasekoepka been struggling to find a hat that fits since day one.”
Many other followers on Brooks’ Instagram commented on how adorable and cute the little boys looked in the picture. Meanwhile, the majority of fans tried to troll the brothers on Twitter.
The original #meanmugging pic.twitter.com/PeRG9rgWm8
— Kenny Hicks (@flossdr) February 24, 2022
That glove really help your grip?
— CFB dude. Expand the Playoffs. (@CVRogers36) February 24, 2022
Brooksie: mom, I need a glove, like dad!
Mrs. Koepka: here, take these mittens.— E (@TheJohnsonEffct) February 24, 2022
The competitiveness of Chase and Brooks Koepka
In an interview with WPTV News, Chase and Brooks revealed how competitive they were, even as children. Chase said, “We just didn’t want to stop playing, and that was… probably what kept us super competitive growing up.”
Brooks added to his brother’s statement, “It was competitive in anything we ever did.” Chase explained that he and his brother would battle against each other no matter what.
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The 31-year-old Brooks had turned pro in 2012. It didn’t take him long to establish his name in the golf world. Starting with the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Brooks has won eight PGA Tour titles, including 4 major titles. He has won the U. S. Open and PGA Championship twice throughout his career. Apart from his PGA victories, the elder Koepka brother has won 7 international titles.
Meanwhile, Chase turned pro in 2016 and is yet to make a mark in the game. Recently, the 28-year-old earned conditional PGA TOUR Latinoamérica status.
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