Sports News Report
Sport: GolfCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

Brooks Koepka confirms intention to play U.S. Open after injury withdrawal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:31 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Brooks Koepka confirms intention to play U.S. Open after injury withdrawal
Summary

Brooks Koepka has confirmed he will compete in the U.S. Open this week at Shinnecock Golf Club after withdrawing from the RBC Canadian Open due to a hand injury. Koepka expressed concern over numbness affecting his grip during the tournament, prompting further medical evaluations. He underwent scans for his neck, which showed no new issues, while doctors are considering potential causes of his symptoms. Koepka will tee off with Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup Thursday morning.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •Koepka withdrew from RBC Canadian Open due to a hand injury.
  • •Scans on his neck returned clear, ruling out major concerns.
  • •Potential causes for numbness include Ulnar Nerve flare-up or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
  • •Koepka is scheduled to tee off at 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
Latest Updates
  • 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Brooks Koepka gives promising update after injury scare
  • 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Brooks Koepka reveals if he'll play U.S. Open after injury withdrawal
What they're saying
"

Brooks Koepka sent a clear message on whether or not he'll play in the U.S. Open after an injury withdrawal this week.

"

After an injury scare over the weekend, Brooks Koepka says he is good to go for the U.S. Open.

Related Teams & Leagues
Golf

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days