Brooks Koepka Shoots 68 to Tie 12th at Myrtle Beach as Equipment Deal Ends
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Updated · Golfweek · May 7
Brooks Koepka Shoots 68 to Tie 12th at Myrtle Beach as Equipment Deal Ends
9 articles · Updated · Golfweek · May 7
A 3-under 68 left Brooks Koepka tied for 12th after the first round of the Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic, four shots behind leader Martin Laird’s 64.
Koepka said his deal with Dunlop Sports Americas has ended, making the five-time major champion an equipment free agent again after four years with Srixon and Cleveland.
The LIV Golf member said limited access to equipment support in recent years left him unsure what is available, even though LIV runs a communal trailer at U.S. events for multiple brands.
Myrtle Beach is part of Koepka’s push to improve a world ranking of No. 127, with his returning-member status barring sponsor invites into PGA Tour Signature Events.
Now an equipment free agent, can Koepka build a new bag of clubs to solve his putting woes and win again?
Is Koepka’s PGA Tour return a blueprint for reunification or just a superstar's escape from a failing league?
With LIV's funding ending, what path is left for stars like Jon Rahm to rejoin the PGA Tour?