EXCLUSIVE: 54 things that happened to Brooks Koepka in 2023

It is possible to argue that in 2023, Brooks Koepka had the best year of any professional golfer. Still, there’s a greater case to be made for him having the most intriguing year. Yes, there was lots of excellent golf, but there was also a lot going on, perhaps the largest life transition a person could experience. Nothing can get you ready for your very first diaper change or restless night as a parent!

But there was so much more in between. After starting the year as a pitiful character, Koepka converted back into a victorious one by raising the fifth major trophy, which his ailments had led him question would ever happen.

The new father frequently displayed his signature tough-guy persona, but he also shown a tender side, especially when it came to Crew the infant. And the guy kept saying what was on his mind and provoking people, particularly on social media.

Brooks Koepka had a lot of events in 2023, but let’s keep our list to 54 (get it?) as we look back on a busy year. Here’s a look back, in no particular order:

1. Released a trailer for the Netflix series “Full Swing.”

2. Made a significant appearance in “Full Swing” Episode 2.

3. Made an appearance in a Smash GC promo video.

4. disclosed that if he had been well, his LIV decision would have become more difficult.

5. Verified that the amount of his LIV contract was nine (!) figures.

6. Made jokes about attending a PGA Tour event.

7. Appraised Matthew Wolff, a Smash teammate.

8. Accomplished a Florida Panthers game with his Smash team.

9. Won in Orlando to become the first-ever two-time winner of LIV Golf.

10. Won in Jeddah to become the first player in League of Legends to successfully defend a crown.

11. At the Masters, took the lead after 54 holes.

12. The Masters’ 54-hole lead was not converted, which resulted in LIV jokes.

13. Said that on Masters Sunday, Jon Rahm urinated a lot.

14. On Masters Sunday, I stood in line a lot at the tee box.

15. On Masters Sunday, sluggish players like Patrick Cantlay came under fire.

16. Again criticized Matthew Wolff, a Smash teammate.

17. Got one of the most favorable judgments in Singaporean golf history.

18. Got into a heated argument with his caddie about the rules during the Masters.

19. Gave a video update regarding his knee recuperation, stating that “Big steps ahead.”

20. Declared he was expecting a kid with Jena Sims.

21. Had a child, his first.

22. referred to Jon Rahm as a kid.

23. Jon Rahm was welcomed to LIV.

24. Almost instantly earned a spot on the American Ryder Cup squad.

25. As a captain’s pick, joined the American Ryder Cup squad.

26. Asked other LIV golfers to “play better” in order to be considered for the squad.

27. For the Ryder Cup, I had a special “Freedom Flow” haircut.

28. Appreciated Rome’s sights.

29. Lost the Ryder Cup in a historic defeat.

30. Resurfaced at the Ryder Cup with a victory in singles.

30. Resurfaced at the Ryder Cup with a victory in singles.

31. Made fun of the PGA Tour.

32. Trolled his own tour: This was a reaction that I don’t think the LIV social marketing was prepared for from its star player.

33. Met Michael Block in person.

34. Ask Michael Block for a complimentary beverage. Michael Block is told by Brooks Koepka, “I hear you’re buying drinks.”

35. Was cited in Alan Shipnuck’s book as stating, “F— those country club kids.”

36. Attended a SI Swimsuit Party to cheer on his spouse, Jena.

37. Had to bid his brother Chase, a comrade, farewell.

38. Acquired Graeme McDowell as Chase’s replacement.

39. Matthew Wolff was traded away.

40. Called off his argument with Bryson.

41. Said he would challenge Bryson to a $1 m fight.

42. After giving Bryson a beverage at a LIV event, heckled him.

43. Heckled Aaron Ekblad by waving a traffic cone during a Florida Panthers game.

Is that Brooks Koepka in the Florida bleachers, calling Ekblad a fucking traffic cone?

44. Admitted that, at that Panthers game, he had placed a losing wager.

45. Got the fans excited before a Stanley Cup Finals game with the Florida Panthers.

46. Watched a Miami Heat game from the first row.

47. At a Florida Panthers game, went viral.

48. Made a sincere attempt to popularize the nickname “Ps” for the Florida Panthers.

49. Travis Scott and I shot a golf video.

50. Earned a $4 million prize after placing third in the season-long LIV standings.

51. Reacted pricelessly when he saw the news on live television: the instant he realized he had won an additional $4 million in the #LIVGolf

52. Part of an amazing family costume project on Halloween, dressed as Mario.

53. Effectively utilized the Wanamaker Trophy.

54. Acquired the title of PGA Champion.