Greetings Golfers,

Who is Brooks Koepka? Obviously he’s a great player … but who is he? The media has basically ignored him – even after winning 4 of the last 8 Majors. What’s the deal?

I was never a Koepka fan. Just seemed like a dull guy with a semi-boring (though great) golf game.

However, I’m a sucker for the underdog … and in a weird way, Koepka is an underdog. Tiger Woods is and was the media favorite. The media and the public also love Phil. And Rory. And Ricky Fowler and Jordan Spieth. Dustin Johnson is portrayed as a knucklehead … but he sure isn’t an underdog.

From the little that I know about Brooks … he seems to be a good guy. The argument that he’s been ignored because he’s only winning Majors and not a bunch of other tournaments, doesn’t make sense. If anything, that should make him even more special.

I rooted for him all 4 days during last week’s PGA. Those last few holes really made me nervous. Thank God it was Dustin Johnson who made it only a one shot lead … DJ is definitely not a finisher.

Again, who is Brooks Koepka? Well, he’s a 29 year old guy from Florida. He was a 3-time All American at Florida State and then played on the European Tour before the PGA TOUR. He hits the ball crazy far and crazy straight. He’s good with his wedge … and is an excellent putter. Doesn’t have a weakness. Works out like a freak and is in great shape. Lost a bunch of weight, yet stayed super strong. But his real strength is his attitude. He thrives on being underrated – uses it as inspiration. And is exceptionally focused – especially in Majors.

Brooks Koepka has the attitude of an underdog AND a champion. How can you not like that? I still don’t know much about him … but that’s enough for me – for now.

Cheers,

Tom Abts
GM/Head PGA Professional
tabts@deerrungolf.com

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