Brooks Koepka explains why he feels embarrassed after what happened to him at LIV Golf Miami

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Brooks Koepka has admitted he was really embarrassed by something that happened to him at LIV Golf Miami at the start of April.

Five-time major winner Koepka landed his first victory of the 2024 LIV season at Sentosa on Sunday, finishing two shots clear of Aussie Cameron Smith.

The 34-year-old’s Singapore win is the perfect preparation for the PGA Championship at Valhalla in just under two weeks.

His final round 68 wasn’t as scintillating as his seven-under 64 on Saturday but was more than enough to secure the title in front of his partner, Jena, and son, Crew.

It was the first time Koepka’ had sealed victory in front of his nine-month-old son, a moment the American clearly enjoyed on the 18th green.

Brooks Koepka makes embarrassing LIV Golf Miami admission

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It’s been a frustrating season thus far; before the Singapore win, a seventh-place finish in the opener at Mayakoba was Koepka’s best outing.

Another disappointing finish came in Miami at the start of April in front of his family, a result Koepka spoke about during his post-round press conference at Sentosa.

He said: “Yeah, it was super awesome [winning in front of his family]. It was great to have them out.

“Like I said earlier in the week, it’s been kind of disappointing because he’s watched me finish 45th [in Miami], which is kind of embarrassing.

“It’s something I’ve always dreamed of, having Jena and Crew there when I win. To have them here is super special and something I’ll never forget.”

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Since the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, the PGA Tour big guns have been largely inactive as the year’s second major comes into view.

Rory McIlroy played alongside Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic, a format that’s hardly ideal preparation for the PGA. Scottie Scheffler has also taken time off after picking up his fourth win in five at Hilton Head.

When trying to assess the favourites heading to Louisville, players who are active and peaking at the right time must be considered; Koepka is an excellent example.

Of course, Scheffler will be the favourite, but when looking at who could challenge, it would be foolish to look past the 2023 champion.

Koepka has major pedigree and is arguably back to his best. It was always going to take an elite player to rival Scheffler, and the LIV star could well be one to keep an eye on.