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Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka is an American professional golfer known for winning five major championships, including multiple U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brooks Koepka is an American professional golfer known for winning five major championships, including multiple U.S. Open and PGA Championship titles. He turned professional in 2012, has played on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and LIV Golf, and returned to the PGA Tour in 2026.

Early life and education

Koepka was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, and played college golf at Florida State University. He was a multiple-time All-American before turning professional in 2012.

Professional career

Koepka began his professional career in 2012 and built his early résumé on the Challenge Tour and European Tour before reaching the PGA Tour. He later joined LIV Golf in 2022 and returned to the PGA Tour in 2026.

Major championships

Koepka is one of the most successful major-era golfers of his generation, with five major wins. His victories include back-to-back U.S. Open titles and three PGA Championship wins.

Tour record and rankings

Koepka has recorded nine PGA Tour wins and has also earned victories on other major professional circuits. He reached No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2018.

Key facts

  • Won the U.S. Open in 2017 and 2018.
  • Won the PGA Championship in 2018, 2019, and 2023.
  • Became world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2018.
  • Played for LIV Golf beginning in 2022 before returning to the PGA Tour in 2026.
  • Has won professional tournaments on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf.
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Canadian context

Koepka has competed in events that are part of the global men’s golf calendar followed by Canadian audiences, including PGA Tour and major championships.

Frequently asked questions

How many major championships has Brooks Koepka won?
He has won five major championships.
Which majors has Brooks Koepka won?
He has won the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship, including three PGA Championship titles.
When did Brooks Koepka turn professional?
He turned professional in 2012.
Where did Brooks Koepka go to college?
He played college golf at Florida State University.
Did Brooks Koepka play on LIV Golf?
Yes. He joined LIV Golf in 2022 and later returned to the PGA Tour in 2026.

References

  1. PGA Tour — https://www.pgatour.com/player/36689/brooks-koepka
    Supports: Nationality, age, birthplace, turned professional, college, PGA Tour wins, current tour and ranking.
  2. The Open — https://www.theopen.com/players/brooks-koepka
    Supports: Major championship record, five major wins, and tournament history.
  3. U.S. Open — https://www.usopen.com/players/36689.html
    Supports: U.S. Open victories and major championship context.
  4. The Masters — https://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_36689.html
    Supports: Birthplace, residence, education, turning professional, and major results.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/6798/brooks-koepka
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, college, handedness, and turned pro.