LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka plays for Smash GC, and on Friday during the first round of LIV Dallas, Koepka took his team’s name to heart. Koepka, 35, hit a wayward drive on the ninth hole.

Therefore, despite being captain of his LIV team, Koepka is the only squad member not to wear Smash GC apparel or headwear either while playing in the 54-hole league or at Majors. The rest of ...

In Koepka's place on Friday, LIV Golf debutant Carrera eventually carded a nine-over-par 81. Koepka was among the big-name stars who quit the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-backed breakaway in 2022.

Brooks Koepka reacts after missing a putt on the first hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene ...

Their combined score will count only for the team total. Koepka could return this weekend to… — LIV Golf Communications (@LIVGolfComms) June 27, 2025 ...

He was 6 over at the time, but would bogey the ninth, 10th and 13th before withdrawing after the 14th hole at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas. Koepka has two top-10s, including a solo ...