Koepka Clinches Fifth Title at Greenbrier

Brooks Koepka made headlines over the weekend by winning the LIV Golf Greenbrier, marking his fifth individual title in this league.

This victory stood out for Koepka, as he triumphed in a thrilling playoff against fellow golfer Jon Rahm. It was their first face-off since Rahm joined LIV Golf, and many recalled their intense showdown at the 2023 Masters.

In his own words, Koepka emphasized the significance of this win, stating, “I think this one just meant a little bit more, for the last few years playing Jon and obviously he got the better of me at Augusta.” He added that Rahm’s performance was impressive throughout the tournament.

Aside from his individual success, Koepka’s team, Smash GC, also celebrated victory by claiming the team title with a remarkable score of 53 under, beating Ripper GC by three shots.

While Koepka was in the spotlight, other incredible performances were witnessed. South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen delivered a spectacular round, carding a stunning 60, which included 11 birdies and just one bogey.

Rahm, who had started the final round with a two-shot lead, caught up with Koepka but ultimately fell short during the playoff. Despite his disappointment, he took solace in overtaking Joaquin Niemann in the season-long points race for the title.

As the LIV Golf season inches closer to its finale, both Koepka and Rahm are looking ahead to their upcoming matches, with Koepka hopeful for a better performance in the remaining events.