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Brooks Koepka: This 2021 major venue ‘suits me down to the ground’

Published

5 years ago

Jan 8, 2021

Brooks Koepka was a guest Wednesday evening on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio’s Beyond the Tips and had plenty to say on this year’s major tournaments as well as how his major preparation differs compared to regular tour events.

The 30-year-old is keen to add to his current major tally of four in 2021, and when asked which major venue besides Augusta he is looking forward to most this year, Koepka revealed that he has his eyes fixed firmly on the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island.

*All quotes courtesy of SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio*

“Well, I’m just going to say, because I’ve done pretty good at them, I kind of like Kiawah. I think that’s going to be a good setup for me just personally, just the way I play. Tough golf courses, I like those. It suits me down to the ground. I feel like I’ve always played well at PGAs.

And then, you know, Torrey will be interesting. I know I’ve won two of my majors on Poa, but I’m not the most comfortable putter on Poa Annua. For some reason I struggle with it. I mean, like I said, I know I’ve won, but it’s just not my most comfortable green to putt on. I’m more of a Bermuda and Bent guy. But I think that might be my best chance because it is a ball strikers golf course.

And then after that I mean I love the British Open. I just think it’s so much fun, but I would definitely give myself the benefit of the doubt at a Kiawah. I think that would be the one where I’m really looking forward to.”

Brooks has never held back on how much he views the four events as the career-definers, and when asked by a fan how his preparation for those four tournaments differs from the rest, the 30-year-old had this to say:

“It’s really hard to answer that one, but I kind of know the answer, and it’s hard to explain to people. It’s like the moment we get on the plane and go from the week before or if it’s an off-week from when we land, they’ve always said they can see the difference in my attitude, the way I go about things, it’s very serious and very regimented.

No matter what happens, I always play 9 holes every day. I feel like I try and save my energy because I’m so mentally exhausted when it comes to Sunday. In contention or out of contention, I’m just dead come Sunday afternoon. But I always play 9 holes every day, never try and practice too much after or before because once you arrive there, you should already have it.

I already feel like I’ve mentally beat everybody because I feel like I’m so strong-willed that when I get there, I’m like ‘I’m going to win, and I need to win, and I’m going to do anything I have to win’.”

Koepka also stated that his only goal when playing a major championship is not to make a double bogey as “it takes two holes to recover from a double”.

While the Florida native added that his one-stroke defeat to Tiger Woods at the 2019 Masters bore down to his double at the second hole during Friday’s round of the championship.

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How much each player won at the 2026 Masters

Published

1 month ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Rory McIlroy made it two wins in as many years at Augusta National, seeing off the challengers on a dramatic Sunday to slip on the green jacket once again. The victory earned Rory a whopping payday of $4.5 million, with Scottie Scheffler his closest challenger earning $2.43 million for his sole runner-up finish.

With a total prize purse of $22.5 million up for grabs, here’s a look at how much each player won at the 2026 Masters tournament.

For players that did not make the cut, they still earned $25k for their efforts at the year’s opening major.

1: Rory McIlroy, $4.5 million
2: Scottie Scheffler, $2.43 million
T3: Tyrrell Hatton, $1.08 million
T3: Russell Henley, $1.08 million
T3: Justin Rose, $1.08 million
T3: Cameron Young, $1.08 million
T7: Collin Morikawa, $725,625
T7: Sam Burns, $725,625
T9: Xander Schauffele, $630,00
T9: Max Homa, $630,00
11: Jake Knapp, $562,500
T12: Jordan Spieth, $427,500
T12: Brooks Koepka, $427,500
T12: Hideki Matsuyama, $427,500
T12: Patrick Reed, $427,500
T12: Patrick Cantlay, $427,500
T12: Jason Day, $427,500
T18: Viktor Hovland, $315,000
T18: Maverick McNealy, $315,000
T18: Matt Fitzpatrick, $315,000
T21: Keegan Bradley, $252,000
T21: Ludvig Aberg, $252,000
T21: Wyndham Clark, $252,000
T24: Matt McCarty, $182,083
T24: Adam Scott, $182,083
T24: Sam Stevens, $182,083
T24: Chris Gotterup, $182,083
T24: Michael Brennan, $182,083
T24: Brian Campbell, $182,083
T30: Alex Noren, $146,250
T30: Harris English, $146,250
T30: Shane Lowry, $146,250
T33: Gary Woodland, $121,500
T33: Dustin Johnson, $121,500
T33: Brian Harman, $121,500
T33: Tommy Fleetwood, $121,500
T33: Ben Griffin, $121,500
T38: Jon Rahm, $105,750
T38: Ryan Gerard, $101,250
T38: Haotong Li, $96,750
T41: Justin Thomas, $92,250
T41: Sepp Straka, $87,750
T41: Jacob Bridgeman, $83,250
T41: Kristoffer Reitan, $78,750
T41: Nick Taylor, $74,250
46: Sungjae Im, $69,750
47: Si Woo Kim, $65,250
48: Aaron Rai, $61,650
T49: Corey Conners, $57,600
T49: Marco Penge, $57,600
51: Kurt Kitayama, $55,250
52: Sergio Garcia, $54,000
53: Rasmus Hojgaard, $52,650
54: Charl Schwartzel, $51,300

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CBS’s Sunday Masters coverage slammed by golf fans

Published

1 month ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

While Sunday was a dramatic day at the Masters, many golf fans were left feeling frustrated by the CBS final round coverage.

There were plenty of moments that golf fans took to social media to air their frustrations on Sunday over, including a lack of shots being shown throughout the day, being behind the live action, confusion over the approach shots of the final group on 18, and providing an angle for the winning putt where the cup couldn’t be seen.

Here’s a look at some of the criticisms that were directed at the CBS coverage throughout the day on X:

This has been a brutal broadcast for CBS. When the folks from Augusta sit down with them this year, you can bet they’ll talk about this 15 seconds where we have no idea where Rory’s ball went, and Dottie moans. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/ak3mkpIN7V

— Ryan (@PossiblyRy) April 12, 2026

It’s rare criticism coming in for CBS, who are usually heavily praised for their Masters coverage each year.

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The surprise club Tommy Fleetwood says is key to his Masters chances

Published

1 month ago

Apr 7, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Tommy Fleetwood goes in search for the first major victory of his career again this week, with the Englishman proving to be a popular pick at Augusta National.

Fleetwood’s best showing at Augusta came back in 2024 where he finished T3, and while speaking at his pre-tournament press conference, the 35-year-old emphasized the importance of his 9-wood in his pursuit of the green jacket.

Speaking on Tuesday to media, Fleetwood said:

“It’s a great 9-wood golf course. I think it’s always been — I can’t remember when I first put like a 9-wood in or a high lofted club, but it’s a perfect like 9-wood golf course. I’ve had that in the bag for a few years.”

The Englishman continued, revealing that his strategy for the week won’t just be to hit driver off the tee as much as possible:

“Yeah, it’s funny really because I know Augusta is probably associated with being fairly forgiving off the tee in a way, so you think you can whale around driver a little bit. But I don’t necessarily think that’s always the play for me. I think there’s holes that set up really well where I can draw it with the mini driver if I’m feeling less comfortable with the driver and things like that.”

That strategy he believes will make his TaylorMade Qi10 9-wood extra critical this week in Georgia:

“The biggest thing is the 9-wood for me. If I can put myself in position on the par-5s or the 4th long par-3, like it — for me, I can’t really hit that high 4-iron, so 9-wood helps me a lot.”