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Brooks Koepka Gives Positive Injury Update Before 2026 US Open

Brooks Koepka Gives Positive Injury Update Before 2026 US Open

Summary

Brooks Koepka withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open due to a right hand injury but gave a positive update ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open. He reported improvement in his hand condition after a practice round and said he feels no pain, despite some weakness.

Key Facts

  • Koepka pulled out before the final round of the RBC Canadian Open because of a right hand injury.
  • The injury caused weakness and a tingly feeling linked to an ulnar nerve flare-up.
  • After a nine-hole practice round, Koepka said his hand is improving daily.
  • He does not feel pain but admits his grip strength is not fully back.
  • The 2026 U.S. Open will be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
  • Koepka won the last U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in 2018.
  • He plans to start the tournament playing with Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup.
  • The first tee time for Koepka will be at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday.
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