Brooks Koepka confirmed this Thursday his participation in the Ryder Cup next week, after his commitment to the competition was called into question. In an interview published by Golf Digest this week, Koepka describes the biennial US-Europe team event as “a bit strange” and mentally challenging, claiming it might not be cut out for team sports.
The comments of the champion of two US Open and two PGA, 31, were criticized by the former United States captain in 2008 Paul Azinger, who suggested that Koepka withdraw from the event if he didn’t want to be there. However, Koepka said he will be ready to play in Whistling Straits next week and who has been in contact with him United States Captain Steve Stricker, while he resumed training.
“I’ll be there. I’m good to go,” he told Golfweek. “I feel good. I’ve been doing my rehab, doing everything I need to do to get ready for Ryder. I’ll be there ready to play.” Koepka continues to recover from a wrist injury that forced him to retire from the Tour Championship, but at first it was feared that he had aggravated an injury from three years ago.
“I couldn’t continue because I had no grip strength in my left hand. When I hit the root I thought it was a stinger and my wrist felt weird. I lost feeling in my elbow for a while. The MRI showed us a few things and just we made sure he has calmed down and everything is fixed. Grip pressure is back to normal. A little ice, a little rest, a little soft tissue work, and a little rehab and we’re ready to compete, “Koepka said.
The Ryder Cup, postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held from September 24 to 26 at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Europe is the defending champion after a seven-point loss at Le Golf National, near Paris, in 2018.
