Brooks Koepka Finds Joy and Form at Myrtle Beach Classic

On Saturday, five-time major champion Brooks Koepka carded a 7-under-par 64 at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, played at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club in South Carolina. His back-nine 29, featuring five birdies and an eagle on the par-5 13th, was his first sub-30 round on the PGA Tour since 2019. The score moved him to 11-under-par, tied for seventh and five strokes behind leader Mark Hubbard.

Brooks Koepka shoots his lowest round this year, highlighted by 29 on back nine

After three seasons on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit, Koepka quit in December 2025 to spend more time with family and rediscover his love for the game. In his final LIV season he fell outside the top-10, recorded only two top-10 finishes, missed cuts at the Masters, PGA Championship and The Open, and withdrew from LIV Dallas after a club-smashing outburst. The exit opened his return to PGA signature events.

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Koepka’s 64 (7-under) featured a 29 back-nine, his first sub-30 since 2019, moving him to 11-under, tied for seventh, five strokes behind the leader. Earlier this season his low was 65 at the Cognizant Classic. Recent PGA results: T-9 at Cognizant, T-13 at The PLAYERS, T-12 at the Masters.

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Koepka said the Myrtle Beach round reflected renewed happiness off the course, which he believes drives better play. He noted his putter and irons felt “in better shape” ahead of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, and his short game was “starting to come around.” He emphasized that good play takes care of itself.

Brooks Koepka shoots his lowest round this year, highlighted by 29 on back nine

Commentators have called LIV Golf a “soulless money grab,” saying it failed to sustain Koepka’s competitive edge and contributed to his major-event slump. The critique raises concerns that the lucrative schedule may erode players’ focus and enjoyment.

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• “That’s the most excited I’ve been playing golf in a long, long time.” — Brooks Koepka, Professional Golfer

Brooks Koepka shoots his lowest round this year, highlighted by 29 on back nine

• “It’s like anybody. If they’re happy off the golf course, they’re going to play well on the golf course. I think that’s a huge piece of it. I’ve found that. I’ve re-found my happiness, my love for the game. All the pieces are connected. Now, I’ve just got to go out and go play.” — Brooks Koepka

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• “Good play takes care of itself.” — Brooks Koepka

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• “I’m thankful to have a bag,” — Brooks Koepka

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Koepka will tee off at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, next week. He hopes the confidence from Myrtle Beach will translate into a strong major-championship performance.

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