Hit in the wrist at the beginning of September and then forfeited to East Lake for the FedExCup final (he retired after three laps), Brooks Koepka has since raised concerns about his presence at the Ryder Cup. Eight days before the start of the United States – Europe game at Whistling Straits, the American has finally confirmed his participation.
Extract from the message sent Wednesday evening by the 9th player in the world: ” I will be there. I’m ready to go, I feel good. I’m doing my rehabilitation, I’m doing whatever I need to do to be ready for the Ryder Cup. I’ll be ready to play. »
A reassuring signal sent to his captain Steve Stricker, whom the quadruple winner completed with details about his wrist injury. A problem dating from 2018, revived three weeks ago by a blow struck against the roots: ” I lost elbow sensation for a while. The feeling returned from the elbow to the middle of the forearm two minutes later, but from the middle of the forearm to the hand it was a little numb. I couldn’t (play the Tour Championship) because I didn’t have any grip strength in my left hand. The captain and vice captains have been briefed every step of the way and know I’ll be ready to play. »
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