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Koepka 'rang Woods first' over PGA Tour return

Koepka 'rang Woods first' over PGA Tour return

Summary

Brooks Koepka, a professional golfer with five major wins, has returned to the PGA Tour after leaving the LIV Golf series. He first called Tiger Woods to discuss his return and admitted feeling nervous about how fans might react. Koepka left LIV Golf to prioritize his family and reconnect with the competitive environment of the PGA Tour.

Key Facts

  • Brooks Koepka is a five-time major-winning golfer.
  • He left the LIV Golf series, where he had a contract until December 2023.
  • Koepka rejoined the PGA Tour's new returning member program.
  • He first called Tiger Woods to discuss his return to the PGA Tour.
  • Koepka mentioned he felt nervous about returning and fans' reactions.
  • He left LIV Golf to focus on his family and the competitive spirit of the PGA Tour.
  • Rory McIlroy suggested Koepka's return could indicate a decline in LIV Golf's appeal.
  • Tiger Woods serves as the chairman of the PGA Tour's Future Competitions Committee.

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