After a strong return to the PGA Tour, Brooks Koepka claims that an issue with his driver cost him "easily 6, 7 shots" at the Valspar Championship. Despite leading the Tour in strokes gained with solid iron play, he struggled with driving accuracy, ranking 151st at just 51.61%. After examining his Titleist GT3 driver, Koepka discovered it was “a little mashed”, potentially affecting his performance on the course. As he heads into the Houston Open, Koepka aims to improve his driving and put himself in contention ahead of Augusta.

By the Numbers
  • Koepka ranks 1st on Tour in strokes gained, with an average of 1.089 shots picked up against opponents.
  • He ranks 151st in driving accuracy at 51.61%.
State of Play
  • Koepka shot a third-round 71 at the Valspar Championship, finishing four under par.
  • He is optimistic about his game as he prepares for the Houston Open.
What's Next

With the driver issue sorted, Koepka aims to leverage his strong iron play at the Houston Open and improve his driving performance, looking for a strong finish ahead of the Masters.

Bottom Line

Koepka's claims about his driver issues highlight the significance of equipment in competitive golf, emphasizing that even minor problems can lead to substantial impacts on performance.