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Brooks Koepka says he plans to play U.S. Open - ESPN SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- Five-time major championBrooks Koepkaplans to play in this week's U.S. Open after pulling out of last week's RBC Canadian Open because of a hand injury. In a text message to Golfweek on Monday night, Koepka said he hoped to get some work done Tuesday at Shinnecock Hills, depending on how he feels. He is scheduled to talk to the media on Tuesday afternoon. When Golfweek asked the two-time U.S. Open winner if withdrawing from this week's tournament was a possibility, he wrote: "I'm gonna go this week." According to the report, Koepka experienced weakness and numbness in the pinky and ring fingers on his left hand Friday night, which made it difficult for him to grip a club. The issue flared up again during his warmup on Saturday. Koepka withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open before the final round. "I don't know what it is," Koepka told reporters after Saturday's third round. "I'm struggling to grip the club with my ring finger and pinkie finger, so can't grip it. So the club is kind of just, my fingers would come loose. It was kind of numb. I don't know what the deal was, but hopefully we'll figure it out."…

Brooks Koepka Makes Definitive Injury Decision Just Before U.S. Open Unlock the latest Golf news — direct to your inbox. Get Golf News Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via E-mail More share options Share on Pinterest Share on Flipboard Share on Reddit Share on WhatsApp 552 Views 0 Shares By Sydney Jones Updated Jun 16, 2026 at 5:38pm Getty Brooks Koepka plays a shot from the second tee ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open Despite a recent withdrawal before the final round at the RBC Canadian Open , Brooks Koepka still plans to attend the third major of 2026. A hand injury won’t stop the back-to-back U.S. Open winner from making his return to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club this weekend in pursuit of another major championship. “I don’t know what it is,” Koepka told Golfweek after withdrawing. “I’m struggling to grip the club with my ring finger and pinkie finger, so can’t grip it. So the club is kind of just, my fingers would come loose. It was kind of numb. I don’t know what the deal was, but hopefully we’ll figure it out.” But of his return to Shinnecock, the five-time major champion knew he would be there. “I’m gonna go this week,” Koepka wrote. Brooks Koepka to Play at U.S. Open Alt…

'Welcome back, Brooksy!': Brooks Koepka soaks in warm reception in ... 3 Min Read Latest Every shot from Brooks Koepka’s first round at Farmers Insurance Open A Change Text Size SAN DIEGO – If there was any question as to howBrooks Koepkawould be received in his return to the PGA TOUR, the fans answered Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open with a resounding: “Welcome back, Brooksy!” The nine-time PGA TOUR winner may have carded a 1-over 73 in his first round back as an official TOUR member, but the score was of little importance to the galleries on every hole at Torrey Pines’ South Course who were eager to voice their support. “The fans were awesome today,” said the five-time major winner, who played alongside Ludvig Åberg andMax Homa. “I think it was very cool to hear, ‘Welcome back.’ It was pretty much every hole, which is great. I loved to hear it, and I'm excited for the next few days.” Koepka admitted to nerves ahead of his round and appeared to get emotional when asked why a veteran like himself would have first-tee jitters. “Just because I care,” said Koepka. “I think I've fallen back in love with the game. And honestly, watching my son play a little bit and want…

Brooks Koepka Plans to Play in 2026 U.S. Open, Details Hand Injury ... Brooks Koepka plans to play in this week's U.S. Open despite an issue with his left hand that forced him to withdraw from the Canadian Open prior to the final round last week. Koepka revealed that news toEamon LynchofGolfweek, who relayed information about the five-time major winner's status. "In a series of text messages withGolfweekon Monday night, Koepka said he began experiencing weakness in the pinky and ring fingers of his left handon Friday night, which flared up again when he began his warm-up on Saturday, making it difficult to grip the golf club." This year's U.S. Open will be at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. Koepka won this major the last time it was held there in 2018. Koepka made clear he's playing. When Lynch asked if withdrawing was a consideration, he replied: "I'm gonna go this week." He did not go to Shinnecock Hills on Monday but planned to do so on Tuesday. "What I do depends on how I'm feeling," Koepka told Lynch. Koepka is a three-time PGA Championship winner (2018, 2019, 2023) and two-time U.S Open victor (2017, 2018) who has earned nine PGA Tour victories ove…

Koepka says he's good to go for US Open after hand injury | AP News Brooks Koepka watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Brooks Koepka walks to green on the 14th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Brooks Koepka hits from the fairway on the 13th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Koepka said the fact he was able to practice for nine holes Tuesday was as good a sign as any that his injured left hand will be good to go for theU.S. Open. “I don’t think I would’ve gone out and played if it wasn’t,” he said. Koepka withdrew from the Canadian Open on Sunday, throwing his status in doubt for this, his return toShinnecock Hills, where he captured hissecond straight U.S. Open title in 2018. The 36-year-old, who shared the first-round lead last w…

Brooks Koepka hopes his winning feeling is back for another U.S. Open ... SOUTHAMPTON, New York — Brooks Koepka’s feeling is coming back — in multiple ways — which is a dangerous thing on the eve of a U.S. Open. Koepka played nine holes at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Tuesday, his first time teeing it up here since he won the 2018 U.S. Open. “I feel just as good,” form-wise as in 2018, he said. “I think ball striking is even better than what it’s been. Putting, I had a great week putting last week.” But it wasn’t an overall great week. Koepka withdrew before the final round of the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday due to numbness in his left ring and pinkie fingers. He noticed the issue while watching a show last Friday night, playing with his wrist. “Very weak and kind of a tingly feeling, as if you kind of hit your funny bone,” he said. Koepka received treatment from a physio and after scans believes his ulnar nerve flared up. In the last four days, he went from not being able to hold onto a club to his grip strength becoming not quite 100%, but “good enough.” Koepka, the last man to win back-to-back U.S. Opens in 2017 and 2018, will try to become the second man to win a third…

Koepka appears good to go for U.S. Open <p>SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. &#8212; Brooks Koepka said the fact he was able to practice for nine holes Tuesday was as good a sign as any that his injured left hand will be good to go for the U.S. Open.</p>

Koepka appears good to go for U.S. Open - TribLIVE.com SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Brooks Koepka said the fact he was able to practice for nine holes Tuesday was as good a sign as any that his injured left hand will be good to go for the U.S. Open. “I don’t think I would’ve gone out and played if it wasn’t,” he said. Koepka withdrew from the Canadian Open on Sunday, throwing his status in doubt for this, his return to Shinnecock Hills, where he captured his second straight U.S. Open title in 2018. The 36-year-old, who shared the first-round lead last week, said the injury involved his ulnar nerve — a nerve that runs down the arm into the hand — that made his pinkie and ring fingers feel tingly in the way someone’s elbow feels when they hit their funny bone. He initially was worried about his neck, which hindered him in 2021. But scans came back clean, and he is convinced the injury is only to his hand. “I can do everything,” Koepka said. “It’s literally just my ring finger and pinkie finger were just kind of — in the transition coming down — they felt like they were coming off the golf club, but they were just very weak.” Koepka, the five-time major champion who moved back to the PG…