Did Brooks Koepka hit a tree root?
Though he was near a tree, there didn’t appear to be any visible roots near his ball, but according to NBC Sports’ Steve Sands, who spoke with Koepka and his caddie Ricky Elliott in the locker room, Koepka hit a tree root and felt pain immediately.
What happened to Brooks Koepka at the Tour Championship?
In the third round of the 2021 TOUR Championship, Brooks Koepka was forced to withdraw with a wrist injury after hitting a tree shot on the par-4 10th hole. Clearly bothered, he would play another two holes before leaving the course.
What happened to Brooks Koepka’s wrist?
Koepka was 3 over for the day and 1 under for the tournament. “Same wrist I had issues with back in ’17, 18, so just making sure it’s all good,” said Koepka, whose wrist was swollen.
What happened to Brooks Koepka’s shot at East Lake?
On the 10th hole at East Lake, Koepka faced a shot from the rough on the right side of the hole. Though he was near a tree, there didn’t appear to be any visible roots near his ball, but according to NBC Sports’ Steve Sands, who spoke with Koepka and his caddie Ricky Elliott in the locker room, Koepka hit a tree root and felt pain immediately.