Brooks Koepka is among the high-profile names at St Andrews this week ready to take on the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Koepka’s favourite course in world golf is St Andrews, with the five-time major champion aiming to become the first American to win the Alfred Dunhill Links.
He is, however, out of form ahead of the DP World Tour event in Scotland, having struggled at the LIV Golf Team Championship.
Cameron Smith planned a party for Ripper GC after their success in Dallas, but his fellow captain Koepka had a week to forget.
Many golf fans think Koepka could return to the PGA Tour following his nightmare eight over par finish last month.
Brooks Koepka sends message after arriving at St Andrews for the Alfred Dunhill
His nightmare round, which included five bogeys and two double bogeys, was a key factor in Smash GC finishing rock bottom of the field.
But Koepka is now excited for a fresh start at the Alfred Dunhill, with the American writing on X: “Always good to be back at my favorite course in the world, ready for a good week at Dunhill Links.”
Brooks Koepka among very strong field at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Koepka missed the cut at St Andrews when it played host to The Open Championship in 2022, although he does have more positive history in Scotland.
The American secured automatic promotion to the European Tour all the way back in 2013 with his Scottish Hydro Challenge win at Spey Valley.
He will now look to conquer his favourite course this week, although he will need to battle it out against a very strong field, including defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick.
And fresh from their BMW PGA Championship play-off, trio Billy Horschel, Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence will all be involved.
Koepka’s fellow LIV Golf star Jon Rahm is also taking part, while Robert MacIntyre will be keen on a home double after winning the Scottish Open earlier this year.
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