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What the PGA Tour have just done with Brooks Koepka said to be an āinsult of the highest magnitudeā
TL;DR
Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour has been met with controversy, as he faces significant restrictions and a $5 million charity payment. Many view the PGA's actions as a major insult to the golfer.
Key points
- Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf.
- He faces restrictions including ineligibility for Signature Events.
- Koepka is required to make a $5 million payment to charity.
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The golfing world was stunned when Brooks Koepka left LIV Golf in December of last year and returned to the PGA Tour just weeks after.
Koepka has had to start at the bottom since returning to the PGA Tour.
The 36-year-old had to make a $5 million payment to charity and was told that he would not be eligible to play in any Signature Events, nor would he be eligible to receive FedEx Cup bonus money.
Brooks Koepka took the deal offered by the PGA Tour, although Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cam Smith all chose to remain with LIV Golf.
Most PGA Tour players were happy to see Brooks Koepka back, but there must have been a fair few who were disillusioned by the whole situation.
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Koepka has shown signs that heās close to rediscovering his best form since making his return to the PGA Tour, but he hasnāt put everything together at the same time just yet.
It will click soon; thereās no doubt about that, and once it does, Koepka will be eating at the top table on the PGA Tour once again.
PGA Tour said to have insulted Brooks Koepka
Koepka is still yet to play a Signature Event since returning to the PGA Tour.
Q&A
What restrictions is Brooks Koepka facing after returning to the PGA Tour?
Brooks Koepka is not eligible to play in Signature Events and cannot receive FedEx Cup bonus money.
Why did Brooks Koepka have to pay $5 million to charity?
The $5 million payment to charity is a requirement imposed by the PGA Tour as part of his return after leaving LIV Golf.
What was the reaction of the golfing community to Koepka's return to the PGA Tour?
The golfing world was stunned and many viewed the PGA's treatment of Koepka as an insult of the highest magnitude.
