Koepka averaged 49.4 greens in regulation, 12 less than the previous five US Open winners. Indeed, the last time a winner of the US Open had as many birdie chances as Koepka was Rory McIlroy in 2011, when he posted 16-under and also found the greens in regulation 62 times over 72 holes.
While the majority of Nike's former equipment personnel have already signed club (and ball) contracts elsewhere, a handful have decided to continue working without a guaranteed wage from the hard-goods side. Koepka continues to be the top equipment free agent in the space. Financially, the 30-year-old is passing up between $3 and $7 million, minus the hat, by declining to sign a club and ball agreement. It's mind-boggling guaranteed money when you realize nothing on the course is guaranteed. Even with a possible financial windfall on the horizon, Koepka has remained adamant in his opinion that free agency is the best path forward for his game.
On Tuesday, ahead of the 121st US Open, more fuel was added to the Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau fire when Brad Faxon told Michael Breed on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio that he had heard of a potential combination of Koepka and DeChambeau this week at Torrey Pines.
âI discovered last night that the USGA did contact Bryson DeChambeau and his agent to ascertain their agreement, and Bryson declined,â said Faxon.
When asked about their contents, Koepka embarrassed and said, âI'm not sure I can say.â
While Koepka's work is not spectacular, his galleries are becoming more vibrant. Patrick Shaw, who was standing next to Scott in the signing line on Tuesday, said to Koepka that he had performed 50 push-ups in the morning âso I could look buff like you.â
