A LIV Golf League captain will represent the United States when it takes on Europe in next month’s Ryder Cup in Italy.
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka was among U.S. team captain Zach Johnson‘s six captain’s picks announced Tuesday.
Koepka left the PGA Tour for the Saudi Arabian-financed LIV Golf League in June 2022. He won his third PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, in May.
Johnson’s other captain’s picks were Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth and Sam Burns.
Koepka returned from a career-threatening knee injury and tied for second at the Masters before collecting his third Wanamaker Trophy in May. He tied for 17th in the U.S. Open and 64th at The Open. He finished 29 points behind Xander Schauffele for the final automatic roster spot.
“The last few years have been a lot, but at the same time, that’s what I’ve been grinding for, trying to get back in shape and to feel good for this moment,” Koepka said. “Super excited — it’s gonna be a fun week.”
“The way I see it, [Koepka] basically earned his way onto the team,” Johnson…
