Biography of Brooks Koepka [Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

When we say golf is more of a mental game than a physical one, it is not a secret. It involves a lot of rules, patience, and tactics.

With his quiet and genius mind, Brooks Koepka won four Major Championships. However, these Major Championships would not have been possible if he had not followed his passion for golf.

Notably, in 2018, the Official World Golf Ranking also ranked Brooks at World number 1 for 47 weeks after winning the 2018 CJ Cup.

Hence, today, we will let you in Brooks’s life from his childhood to his professional golf career and many more. So, stay still and read the article till the end to know more.

But, before exploring further, let us see some quick facts.

Quick Facts:

Full Name	Brooks Koepka
Birth Date	May 3, 1990
Birth Place	West Palm Beach, Florida
Age	32 Years Old
Nick Name	Brooks
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Education	Florida State University
Horoscope	Taurus
Father’s Name	Bob Koepka
Mother’s Name	Denise Jakows
Siblings	Chase Koepka
Height	6’0” (1.83 m)
Weight	93 kg
Profession	Professional golfer
Professional Wins	14
Marital Status	In a relationship
Girlfriend	Jena Sims
Awards	Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year 2014PGA Player of the Year 2018 and 2019 PGA Tour Player of the Year 2019
Net Worth	$20 million
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter
Merch	Shinnecock Hills, Outfits, Hardcover
Last Update	August, 2022

Brooks Koepka | Early Life, Family & Education

This talented young man was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was born to parents, Bob Koepka and Denise Jakows, on May 3, 1990.

Four years after he was born, his parents gave birth to his younger brother Chase Koepka. Although born in West Palm, he was raised in Lake Worth.

Brooks attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach. At the time of his sixth grade, he made it into his high school’s golf team.

When Brooks told his father that he would skip college and would focus on his golf career, he reported that his father nearly crashed the car out of shock.

Furthermore, Brooks polished his golf skills by attending Florida State University. In an interview, he revealed that before attending FSU, he was only an average golfer.

It was only when he put in his hard work and dedication; he reached where he is today.

Brooks is not the only athlete in the family. His younger brother Chase Koepka is also a professional golfer.

His father played baseball and was a pitcher at West Virginia Wesleyan. Moreover, Koepka’s great uncle Dick Groat is said to be a legend in the world of baseball and basketball.

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Brooks Koepka | Early Career

His heart is where his enthusiasm is. And this is undoubtedly the case for Brooks. Be it as an amateur or a professional, Brooks Koepka has earned numerous awards.

So let’s look into Koepka’s achievements so far.

Amateur Achievements

Before graduating from high school in 2008, he was named High School Golfer of the Year in 2006.

Not only by his school but in 2007, Sun Sentinel Newspaper and Palm Beach Post also named him High School Golfer of the Year.

In the history of FSU, Brooks’s name is celebrated as one of the decorated players. He is the only golfer from Florida State to earn All- America honors four times.

Earned All-ACC honors three times and is the sole awardee of ACC Golfer in twice. Watch the video of Koepka playing golf as a sophomore.

During his time at Florida State University, he was awarded ACC Freshman of the Year in 2009 and ACC Player of the Year as a sophomore in 2010.

He was one of the seven players to badge ACC Player of the Year and Freshmen of the Year in 2009.

Brooks Koepka | Professional Career

Brooks Koepka won his first professional title in the summer of 2012. This was the time when he turned professional after graduating from FSU. He played in the Challange Tour in Europe. 

2013

In 2013, he won Montecchia Golf Open, leading to his second victory. Following this, he won his third title in Challenge de Espana.

He earned a spot in European Tour for the 2014 season after winning Scottish Hydro Challenge. 

2014

In 2014, he played his first PGA Tournament and was ranked 15th at the Championship. Eventually, his efforts led him to nominate as PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

After competing in Race to Dubai 2014, and ranking 8th, he earned European Tour’s Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year. 

Furthermore, Koepka won his first PGS Tour Event, which moved his position in the Official World Golf Ranking to 19th. 

2017

In 2017, Brooks Koepka won his first Major Championship as he claimed the U.S Open title at Erin Hills.

This is one of Brooks’s most significant career achievements as he played at U.S Open with only one career victory on PGA Tour. 

2018

After going through wrist surgery in 2017, he withdrew from the 2018 Masters Tournament, as he hadn’t perfectly recovered from the surgery.

In 2018, he won his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills. Furthermore, he is the second player to win U.S. Open titles consecutively. 

In addition to this, he also won his first PGA Championship in 2018 in Bellerive Country Club, Missouri.

Moreover, he also won CJ Cup in 2018, moving his Official World Golf Ranking to number one. 

2019

In 2019 he won his second PGA Championship at Bethpage Black Course, New York. He is the second to successfully win two consecutive years in PGA Championship.

The first player to achieve it was Tiger Woods in 2007. This second victory in PGA Championship again earned his rank as number one in Official World Golf Ranking.

Watch Brooks Koepka’s major highlights from the 2019 PGA Championship.

2020 

Due to his knee and hip pain, he withdrew from FedEx Cup and U.S. Open. However, after his two-month break, he is set to return for the 2020-21 season.  

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Brooks Koepka | Injury

No athletes are new to injury. Halting games in-between seasons due to injury isn’t recent either.

Koepka, a four-time major winner, had to end his 2020 PGA Tour season early due to his hip and knee injury.

During the championship, he tore his patella tendon partially in his left knee. And subsequently, he went through stem cell therapy injections.

He also had a cortisone injection for his hip after he tore his labrum partially. This is not the first time he went through painful stem cell therapy.

In 2019, he went through a similar treatment for his left knee before getting back in full strength.

But unfortunately, during his time in South Korea for the CJ Cup, he slipped on wet concrete, resulting in his tendon’s reinjuring.

In 2017, while competing in Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, he felt pain in his left wrist.

After finishing last in the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, he stepped away from the game for 15 weeks.

This caused him to miss participating in Masters Tournament, stopping him from winning a four-time winner in the U.S Open at Erin Hills.

He returned to the game playing for Zurich Classic in New Orleans.

Brooks Koepka | Girlfriend

This handsome young man is happily engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Jena Sims. It is reported that the couple met in 2015 at the Master’s Tournament.

But the couple reportedly dated in 2017 and made Newsline headings after his victory in US Open. Sim’s stood beside Brooks while receiving his trophy.

Fox announcer had misidentified her as Becky Edwards, who Brooks dated previously. This incident was widely circulated on social media.

Jena Sims is an American actress who has starred in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader, 3 Headed Shark Attack, and Sharnado 5: Global Swarming.

She competed in Miss Teen USA 2007, representing Georgia. Besides acting, she is involved with an organization.

She is currently the president and CEO of “The Pageant of Hope,” which holds beauty pageants for children diagnosed with cancer and other disadvantages.

Brooks Koepka | Net Worth & Endorsement

After winning his third major title in 2018, his net worth is said to have increased tremendously. From the tournament alone, he earned $30 million.

As of 2022, his net worth is estimated to be $20 million. Besides his tournament earnings, he has endorsement contracts with Nike, Rolex, BMW, NetJets, Infor, and Michelob Ultra.

However, his gains from endorsements alone have not been revealed. His agent Blake Smith says Brooks is a highly compensated golfer and does not want to publicize his endorsement earnings.

This is also why not including Koepka in the Forbes “World’s 100 Highest-Paid Athletes.”

Charity

Brooks has established the Brooks Koepka Foundation Fund to enhance the health and wellness of children facing challenges.

It was established in 2019 at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Brooks always closely works with the foundation and makes sure that every child is empowered to overcome life’s hardships.

You can find the latest news, results, stats, videos, and more about Brooks Koepka on the ESPN website.

Brooks Koepka | Personality

People define Brooks Koepka as a focused, quiet, calm, and composed guy, perfect for a golfer.

Besides his talent, his golf, he is a quick-witted and down-to-earth person, which many fans find him quite likable.

Not only is he honest and polite, he never tries hard to impress others. Thus people like him for who he is, not who pretends to be someone.

All these qualities of his make him even more charming. However, after winning U.S Open in 2017, he did not go on a media tour in New York.

His quick-witted personality recently came in front of the media when he commented on Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia.

In an interview, his agent described him as someone who speaks his mind. Although Brooks never met Kobe Bryant personally, he has long been his idol.

After Bryant’s death, he paid his tribute by designing Nike shoes in white and yellow with a purple logo of Nike.

On the sides of the shoe and the soles, “MAMBA” was written to honor him.

 

Social Media Presence:

Brooks Koepka is quite active on his social media. He regularly updates his fans on his whereabouts.

As of 2022, he has 836K followers on Instagram and 322.6K followers on Twitter.

Some FAQs:

Brooks Koepka currently resides in Jupiter, Florida. “Golf Hot Spot” as it is called mainly because many renowned golfers reside there.

Some of the famous names include Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, and Rickie Fowler. 

Is Brooks Koepka left-handed or right-handed?

Brooks Koepka is right-handed and swings his golf club from the right-hand side. 

How many majors did Brooks Koepka win?

Brooks Koepka has won four major championships to date.

Why is Brooks Koepka not playing in the 2021 Players Championship?

Brooks Koepka is not playing in the 2021 Players Championship because he has withdrawn from the Championship due to a right knee injury.

Why did Brooks Koepka withdraw from the Travelers Championship?

Brooks Koepka withdraws from the Travelers Championship because his caddie, Ricky Elliott, tested positive for covid on the PGA Tour.

When did brooks koepka last win?

Brooks Koepka last win was at the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona. He overcame a five-shot deficit on the final day at the event, with a 6-under-par 65 on February 2021.

What is Brooks Koepka golf swing speed?

Brooks Koepka fastest swing speed is 125.75 mph, and his average swing speed is 120.03mph.

How much is Brooks Koepka Tequesta’s house worth?

Brooks Koepka purchased the Tequesta, Florida home for $2.5 million in November 2015.