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Koepka Misses Signature Events, Heads to Myrtle Beach
7 May
Summary
- Brooks Koepka is playing in the Myrtle Beach Classic alternate event.
- He was an alternate for recent PGA Tour signature events.
- Koepka accepts he must 'play better' to enter major tournaments.
Brooks Koepka is competing in the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, an alternate tournament, while top players participate in a signature event. Koepka recently found himself on the outside looking in for several PGA Tour signature events, waiting hours as an alternate without getting a call. These events featured $20 million purses, contrasting with Koepka's current alternate status.
Koepka expressed his understanding of the situation, stating, "I knew this year was going to be challenging to even get in them." He views his current position as a temporary phase, accepting the "prices to pay" for his return to the tour. He believes that improving his play is the key to securing entry into these coveted tournaments, anticipating he might be knocking on the door by the U.S. Open.
The golfer is scheduled to begin his Myrtle Beach Classic campaign on Thursday morning alongside Aaron Rai and Davis Thompson. He acknowledged that while he is eager to compete in the major events, he is accepting of his current ranking and the necessary steps he must take to ascend.
