Brooks Koepka conducted a compelling text interview with Golf Week’s Eamon Lynch – and the five-time major winner had something to say about Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods.
The American quickly found himself at the top of the US Open leaderboard early on Thursday morning after picking up shots on the fifth, seventh and tenth.
However, dropped shots on three of his last six holes saw the 35-year-old card an even-par 70.
Unsurprisingly, Koepka was far from happy after his first 18 at Pinehurst and opted not to talk to the media.
Lynch, however, managed to convince the American to conduct a text interview.
Brook Koepka explains media absence after day one of the US Open
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Towards the back end of the interview, Lynch asked Koepka whether he would talk to him again if he refused to speak to the media throughout the rest of the tournament.
Lynch wrote: “If you skip, we can do this again. I’m sure America needs to hear from you.” Koepka replied: “Nobody really cares what I have to say.”
The Golf Week journalist added: “Pity party much?”
Koepka insisted he’s not the player fans would want to hear from
“No, I’m being honest,” he added. “Most golf fans don’t live or die on my statements. I’m not Tiger Woods or Scottie Scheffler.
“And Rory. Everyone else is kind of an afterthought. I’m just not oblivious. Because that’s who I would wanna hear from. I wouldn’t be one I’d want to hear from. I’m good at removing myself from the situation and understanding as a fan.”
Major win would certainly improve Brooks’ mood
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The back-and-forth texts are compelling viewing. Earlier on in the article, Koepka suggests that he’s sick and tired of unimaginative questioning from the media during his interviews.
The American is arguably the trickiest player to talk to, especially if he’s endured a tough round in a major.
His short answers and demeanour hardly make him an interviewer’s dream.
Perhaps the reason for the lack of creative questioning is that those in the media room are trying to avoid confrontation with the five-time major winner.
Hopefully, the American can find his way to another major championship victory and repair what is a fractious relationship with the press.
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