Palm Beach County native Brooks Koepka is embarking on a new phase in his professional golf career.
Koepka, 32, is set to debut on the LIV Golf Invitational Series in Portland on June 28 after splitting from the traditional PGA Tour. His decision came after claiming the media was putting a dark cloud over the U.S. Open at a press conference last week in Brookline, Massachusetts.
The four-time major champion is one of the most successful players to depart from the PGA Tour, which banned all defectors from competing in future events. Koepka remains eligible for golf’s traditional majors.
Here are five things to know about this Palm Beach County sports star: