Brooks Koepka and the his lack of respect

[Obee]

He reminds me of a (barely lesser) Bryce Harper. Not at all a fan.

[llewol007]

Uh oh Brooks is starting to believe what the public and the press and the followers and doubters now who are annoyed with his antics were pushing him up to be. The next Tiger Woods. And suddenly we hate what we created right. Because Brooks isnt kissing up to the likes of Brandle Chamblee or being okay with slow play or even letting on course cheating by Patrick Reed slide. Not sure if we will be ever happy with Brooks. I think what we are looking for is the next group of up and comers that will officially take the place of our heroes. Brooks is a proud golfer who has won enough to probably warrant it. Now that he steps out of his cave to chime in, suddenly his opinion is too much for people to accept. I for one like Brooks. As cocky as he seems to be, he is what he is and it seems he fed off of the pedestal that we placed him on. And now we complain. Make up your mind people but keep in mind, he is our Frankenstein. So take a deep breath and enjoy your monster.

[Pepperturbo]

I am sure Koepka is dressed by his weird skinny GF that likes flashing parts of her body. He probably thought he doesn't deserve a boney gal like that. Given how she dresses, I'd bet $$$ she has a hand in how Koepka looks. I wasn't impressed by her the first time I saw her, and now no longer impressed by him. I applaud Tigers come back but his sleazy bad behavior set the tone.

It's not about wins for me, but how he/she pro athlete behaves and what kind of example he/she sets for youth.

[tacklingdummy]

I thought Patrick Reed was the villain, now it is Brooks Koepka? I'm not keeping up with the tabloid golf gossip. Doh!!

[TimK1]

You know the old saying. Sucess just makes a moron become a bigger one. He was always a moron but now he is a known one. Same with money or success. It brings out your real personality. If your an idiot with success and money, you were one when you had nothing.

Just nobody cared or noticed.

[eedub]

Brooks is a model citizen and human

[Skhacker]

I personally like when a highly skilled professional just does their job well. The rest is just fluff.

[boywithapple]

He doesn't have charisma and he doesn't show respect. That is just going to rub a lot of people the wrong way. Who cares. You either win or you don't.

[Sean2]

Why should he care? He makes a terrific living playing golf...that should be enough. In a way he should be grateful...he can go out to restaurants and what not and probably not be easily recognized. So he can enjoy himself without being hounded by autograph seekers.

[Lark]

I don't see what the complaining about Brooks is about. The worst thing I see about him is his monotone way of speaking. He carries himself respectably on the course, and he rightfully gives his opinions which, unlike so many, are upfront enough to be critical of others who IMO deserve it (Reed, Dechambeau, etc.).

[adeangelis]

Oh it's so good watching so many people twist themselves into pretzels every time they think about Brooks. These are the same people that idolize Phil and Tiger, even though their moral issues far surpass anything Brooks has ever said/done. But because Brooks doesn't support showing up to the country club in a sweater vest and loafers, he gets vilified and called rude and disrespectful. Talk about getting offended by something...

As far as Brooks' battle with the media? The media isn't entitled to anything. Not interviews, not special sit-downs, not juicy quotes. Media members have to be the most entitled group in the sports world. They think just because they have a pass that reads "media,' they deserve player interviews. I wish Brooks would just stop giving interviews all together. I would love to see the meltdown from media members.

One day, I hope Brooks shows up to the John Deere Classic and plays in shorts, an untucked polo, and a backwards hat...

[moonshine]

Numerous top athletes have excelled at their craft through the years with a chip on their shoulder. Being a media darling would not be my top priority if I had a small window to compete at the highest level. IMO, the obvious d'bag on tour right now is split between BAD and Reed. Brooks is not even on the bus much less driving.

[sst17]

Much ado about nothing. Brooks hasn't done/said anything to merit a ton of hate, and has the hardware to back up his claims about trying in big tournaments only. Just my $.02

Also, I don't know about you, but going out and giving 100% attention to every round of golf you play is exhausting. With PGA Tour schedules, I'm surprised more players don't have this attitude. Probably because they can't win 4 majors, let alone 1.

[bscinstnct]

 

Yeah, is exhausting playing golf for a livin! Is like worse than workin in a coal mine for 16 hours a day.

 

Especially these days. Those private jets and private chefs are barely enough to keep BK upright so he can

 

Walk around for 4 hours and swing a massive club 70 times. That thing weighs almost as much as a beer. Good thing he has a guy to

 

Carry his bag for him or he might collapse from dehydration and scurvy ; )

 

And good for him for exposing the cruel country clubs that subject him to these miserable conditions like making him wear a hat to go inside and eat his steak.

[Lobby]

So many of you want pro golfers to behave like they're on a "reality" TV show. Scripted for your entertainment. Sorta like Tiger's instagram feed that a PR company takes care of: all fluff, no meat.

BK doesn't care about you. He doesn't care to kiss your butt. He doesn't care to entertain you. He won't suffer fools lightly. And he'll tell you what he thinks, whether you like it or not.

He's just one of those guys that wants to play golf. As a result, he's prob one of my favorite golfers. Go, Brooks, Go!

[bscinstnct]

 

So, Tiger has gone out every day of his career, and played every tournament with one objective. To win. To prepare and focus and play every shot with the same level of intensity. And, as a result, provide the fans with everything they are there to see.

 

Yet you prefer

 

Pouty BK. He who maybe will practice...depending on the tournament. Who cares about the fans....well, sort of, this event, it’s more of a practice round actually.

 

Is that what you are saying?

 

That because BK is a rebel and wants to wear a hat at dinner

 

He da man?

 

Apologies if a bit heavy handed in my delivery, I’m sure you will appreciate me “saying what I think” ; )

[Stanks]

Koepka is a solid player. I don't know how you can not like him personally when you don't know him personally.

People couldn't stand Bubba Watson and he's actually one of the most likeable cats out there. Absolute class act on a personal level.

Now, if you see these cats getting pissed on course in a tournament, just remember it's because of what they're playing for.

 

[Valtiel]

That last part touches on the bit that baffles me:

"And he'll tell you what he thinks, whether you like it or not."

When did this become some sort of virtue? I genuinely don't understand the thinking behind praising this as a positive character trait. A 5 year old will tell you what they think whether you like it or not.

[Valtiel]

Double post.

[bscinstnct]

 

Im sure he’s a very nice person.

 

But complaining about having to take off your hat to go in the dining room?

 

Hes 30 years old. That’s something you’d expect a teenager to say.

 

Now, if he called people “cats” the way you do

 

I might cut him some slack ; )

 

Ok ok, man, so quiet out here. Hope everyone is doing ok and hanging in.

 

[Philomathesq]

To be fair, most of today’s 30-year-olds act like teenagers.

[Bad9]

Or maybe the vast majority of us posting on Golfwrx are grumpy old men

[Lark]

To be able to mentally focus to be so on point with every shot, with the most minutely precise margins of error that these guys have to be within to win, is something that wears on them from an athletic standpoint. For Brooks to relax that mental focus in some tournaments so he can channel it the most at the majors isn't a negative.

The fact that Tiger was able to do it at every tournament he played is rare and one of the things that makes him the GOAT.

[mixxedbag]

I just don't get the act. Right around the time he had said he doesn't practice, he was the only pro left on the range at Hamilton GC in way too much rain to practice comfortably, just grindin. You look at most great athletes, they are proud to be the ones who work the hardest. For some reason, Brooks seems to think its cool to play it off like he doesn't have to? When clearly he does. It's strange.

[MaineMariner]

You guys should listen to Koepka's "Pardon My Take" podcast appearances. He comes across as a likeable, affable, totally normal dude.

[bscinstnct]

 

BK never said that he, “relaxes that mental focus in some tournaments so he can channel it the most at the majors“

 

He said,

 

“My focus probably goes up, I don’t know, tenfold of what it does in a PGA Tour event, which isn’t good. It’s good that I’m doing it in the majors. But I need to do that in the regular weeks.”

 

Its been working for him. But we have seen a couple of players, Rory and Spieth, have similar runs and then drop off.

 

That said, I certainly respect his game, saw him at the PGA paired with TW and he was in the zone. Good guy, too. I think as he matures, he will drop the whole “rebel without a cause” attitude. Or in his case, “rebel without a *hat” ; )

 

Here is a pic I took of him at the PGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Stanks]

Saw tiger king again. Everyone is a “cool cat” hahahaha.

i didn’t hear about the story of brooksy complaining about a hat and dinner. Not a big deal in my mind but, ??‍♂️

[adeangelis]

I think people are misconstruing the point he's trying to make when he says that he's "forced to take his hat off in the country club." It has little to do about the hat. It's the fact that he'll get judged for doing so, when there is absolutely nothing to judge him for. Whose hurt by the fact that he wants to wear his hat inside? Other than people's pride, apparently.

[bscinstnct]

I think now that BK is turning 30, he will drop this sadness over taking off his hat. Since it’s generally teenagers who gripe about it.

 

Whats he gonna do? Go around wearing a hat and a thong when he’s 45 years old?

 

Is he going to go to the Masters dinner, assuming he ever wins, when he is 60 years old

 

And whine about taking his hat off?

 

Taking off your hat. Standing when a woman enters a room (not in a business setting, but socially), these are things grown men do.

 

 

 

 

[adeangelis]

You entirely missed the point. It has little to do with the hat. It has way more to do with the fact that something as small as not taking off your hat when inside a country club, is considered this great tragedy. You can apply this same principal to not tucking your shirt on the golf course.

These are matters of opinion and not things that shouldn't be forced upon people. Do I think you should stand up when a lady enters the room? Sure. Do I think you should look someone in the eye when you shake their hand? Yep. However, just because you and I think those things should be done, doesn’t mean they should be rules.

It’s the same way with these weird CC rules. Do I think you should be forced to take your hat off when you enter? No. Would I do it? Yes. Do I wear my polos tucked in? Yep. Do I think you should be scolded and kicked off the course if you don’t? No. Thanks ridiculous.