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Brooks Koepka reveals treatment to repair a torn tendon in his left knee; states “I’ll be practicing this year”

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Ahead of this week’s Shriners Open in Las Vegas, Brooks Koepka revealed that he recently underwent stem-cell treatment to repair a partially torn patella tendon in his left knee.

Koepka disclosed that he underwent the treatment a day after the Tour Championship ended, which required three to four weeks of rehab. The world number one also told the media that he has been practicing for this week’s event for the past week-and-a-half, before making the ominous statement that he is “prepared for a tournament for once.”

“I was watching it on the screen as they were doing it and it was probably one of the most painful things. I was screaming when they did it. I’m prepared for a tournament for once.”

The 29-year-old turned heads last year after claiming that he doesn’t practice before regular tour events, but on Wednesday, Koepka explained that he didn’t practice because he couldn’t, and that would be changing this season.

“I can finally practice again, which is nice, without pain. Last year, I didn’t practice at all. I mean, I vocalized that, said I hadn’t practiced. … I finally feel good enough where I can actually practice and feel prepared coming into golf tournaments – not trying to find it on Tuesday or Wednesday. I’ll be practicing this year.”

As for losing out to Rory Mcilroy for the PGA Tour’s POTY Award, Koepka stated that he doesn’t play for awards, before making reference to the fact that NBA star Lebron James has won just four MVP awards during his career.

“I mean LeBron’s only won 4 MVP’s, I’m pretty sure he’s been the best player for more than just 4 years…”

Koepka begins the Shriners Open alongside Gary Woodland and Adam Scott on Thursday at 10.20 AM ET.

 

 

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Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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LET pro gives detailed financial breakdown of first week on tour…and the net result may shock you

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On Friday morning, Ladies European Tour player, Hannah Gregg, took to social media to share her weekly expenses playing on the LET.

“Expenses of my first week on Ladies European Tour: Flights: $2600 Work Visa: $350 

  • Food: $377 
  • Caddie: $0 because I have an amazing Fiancé 
  • Hotel: $0 because  @GregChalmersPGA sorted me host housing for the week!  
  • Rental Car: +0 because the Tour Tee guys GAVE me their car  
  • Gas: $165 
  • Entry Fee: $130 
  • Lounge Pass for caddie: $50 
  • Gym: $0 
  • Yardage book: $0 
  • Total expenses: $3672 

Made cut, finished 54th, total earned: $1244 Factor in 35% tax on earnings. To break even, needed to finish 24th. To make money, 21st. Guess we have our goals laid out for next event!”

When factoring in Gregg’s free housing, free caddie and free rental car, it’s evident that most LET players would have to finish well inside of the top-20 to make any money.

With ridiculous amounts of money being thrown around in professional golf these days, it’s important to remember the other side of the coin as well. There are countless professionals out there who struggle to get by on their golf salary.

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54-hole golf tour deemed eligible for OWGR points…but it’s not LIV

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After a seventeen-month application process, a 54-hole golf tour was deemed eligible for OWGR points.

Unfortunately, for LIV Golf and their fans, it was the Clutch Pro Tour.

After the decision, which is effective immediately, OWGR chairman Peter Dawson issued a statement.

“This is a significant milestone for golf, and OWGR is deeply encouraged by the achievement and the continued efforts in developing the sport of golf in the United Kingdom.”

“We look forward to watching the progress of the Clutch Pro Tour as it continues to play a key role in the development of players from the region,” Dawson added.

The Clutch Pro Tour operates in the United Kingdom and features a 36-hole cut. It also has an open qualifying school.

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Charlie Woods attempting to qualify for spot at 2024 U.S. Open

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As first reported by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, Charlie Woods will be attempting to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

The first stage of qualifying for this year’s tournament will be an 18-hole local event on Thursday, April 25th, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

There will be 84 players in the field, five of which will reach the 36-hole qualifier that will take place in June.

Earlier this season, Charlie attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, and struggled, shooting an 86.

If the younger Woods is able to qualify, he will tee it up in the same field as his father in a few months at one of the more historic U.S. Open venues.

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