Brooks Koepka trials new club at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Brooks Koepka debuted a R7 Quad Mini Driver during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, a notable change after using his TaylorMade M2 Tour 3 wood for nine years. The five-time major champion has struggled this season, missing the FedEx Cup playoffs and calling it 'embarrassing.' Seeking improvement, Koepka joins fellow golfers who have also switched to mini drivers, inspired by Tommy Fleetwood. The effectiveness of this new club in enhancing Koepka's performance will be closely monitored.
- •Koepka missed the FedEx Cup playoffs in 2026.
- •He trialed a new mini driver in place of his 3-wood.
- •This marks the first club change for Koepka in nine years.
- •Koepka's struggles have drawn attention in the golf community.
- •He is competing at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Brooks Koepka takes club out of his bag for the first time in nine years at Dunhill Links Championship
"Brooks Koepka is desperately searching for answers in 2026. The five-time major winner is a shadow of his former self at 36.
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