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Brooks Koepka has successfully completed his first week back on the PGA Tour, finishing tied 56th at Justin Rose’s victory in the Farmers Insurance Open. While not a stellar performance, the return itself was the main goal. Koepka began with a 73 (+1), followed by a 68 to make the cut, completing the weekend rounds with 73 and 70 at Torrey Pines. Mission accomplished. After advancing to the weekend, the five-time major winner said he had fallen in love with the game again. What he missed during his time with LIV was the competition—the grueling struggle. Battling for a three-meter putt even when trailing by 20 strokes. Every shot counts, especially when hundreds share the same goal.
However, Koepka’s comeback still sparks controversy, appearing too easy and smooth to some, including Wyndham Clark. In an interview with Golf Digest Japan before the Farmers, Hideki Matsuyama unusually expressed strong words. Normally reserved, the 2021 Masters champion seemed quite upset.
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