Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour aiming for sixth major at Shinnecock
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Brooks Koepka makes his comeback to the PGA Tour at Shinnecock, seeking his sixth major title. After a notable period with LIV Golf, where he won five titles and captured the PGA Championship, Koepka returns with a renewed focus on family following personal changes, including the birth of his son and the loss of an unborn child. He previously expressed mixed results since his major win at Oak Hill in 2023, identifying the need for improvement in his game. His transition back to the PGA Tour followed a call to Tiger Woods and his decision to leave LIV behind.
- •Koepka aims for sixth major title at Shinnecock.
- •He won the PGA Championship in 2023 while with LIV Golf.
- •Personal changes emphasize family over competition for Koepka.
- •He moved back to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV.
- •Koepka's performance has seen inconsistency since Oak Hill.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Back from LIV Golf, Brooks Koepka looks for a sixth major at Shinnecock
"Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour after his LIV Golf chapter marks a 'fresh start' influenced by family.
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