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Corine Remande was hit by a Brooks Koepka tee shot last Friday at the Ryder Cup

'I hope this accident will improve safety for public'

A female spectator struck in the eye by a tee shot from Brooks Koepka during the Ryder Cup says she could have died as a result of the incident.

Golf • 04 Oct 18

The spectator suffered a serious eye injury

Koepka 'heartbroken' by injury to spectator

Brooks Koepka has said he is "heartbroken" after it emerged that a spectator struck in the eye by one of his tee shots during last week's Ryder Cup could suffer long-term consequences.

Golf • 03 Oct 18

Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka appear to have fallen out with each other

Johnson and Koepka 'pulled apart' in Ryder Cup row

The fall-out from America's defeat in the Ryder Cup continues, as do reports of tension from the US camp, with Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka said to have been at each others throats on Sunday.

Golf • 02 Oct 18

Corine Remande has lost the sight in one eye after being struck by a tee-shot

European Tour to support woman who lost sight in Paris

The European Tour has pledged "support for as long as necessary" to the spectator struck in the eye by a ball during last week's Ryder Cup.

Golf • 02 Oct 18

Sergio García of Europe celebrates his putt on the 17th

Europe's charge continues at Le Golf National

Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia survived a nervy finish to lead from the front and beat Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau in the morning's fourballs as Europe extended their advantage to 8-4 at the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 29 Sep 18

US golfer Brooks Koepka lines up a putt at Le Golf National Course

Koepka distraught after tee shot hits spectator

Brooks Koepka admitted he felt "terrible" after a female spectator was hit by his wayward tee shot during during day one of the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 28 Sep 18

Shane Lowry is now up to 139th in the Fedex Cup standings

Lowry gains in Fedex Cup race, Woods shoots up rankings

American Brooks Koepka climbed to number two in the world rankings after winning his second major of the year at the PGA Championship while runner-up Tiger Woods climbed 24 spots to 26th.

Golf • 13 Aug 18

Tiger Woods missed out on his 15th major by two shots

PGA recap: Koepka beats Tiger by two to take title

Tiger Woods played his way into contention but Brooks Koepka stayed clear to win the Wanamaker Trophy.

Golf • 12 Aug 18

Brooks Koepka is hoping his third major win will bring greater recognition

'Overlooked' Koepka hopes win will bring recognition

Brooks Koepka went unnoticed as he worked out in a public gym during the US PGA Championship, but hopes those days are over after his historic performances in major championships.

Golf • 13 Aug 18

Lowry ready for final day PGA Championship charge

Ireland's Shane Lowry is relishing the chance to claim a first major title after surviving a marathon third day of the 100th US PGA Championship.

Golf • 12 Aug 18

Phil Mickelson has apologised for hitting a moving ball on the 13th hole of Saturday's third round of the US Open

'Embarrassed' Mickelson sorry over moving ball incident

Phil Mickelson is "embarrassed and disappointed" by his actions after deliberately hitting a moving ball at last week's US Open to prevent it rolling off the green.

Golf • 20 Jun 18

Ricky Elliott (r) celebrates with Brooks Koepka

Irish caddy in dreamland after another US Open success

Ricky Elliott, the Irish caddy who has helped Brooks Koepka to back-to-back US Open titles, says he's in dreamland as an incredibly fruitful partnership continues to reap the highest rewards.

Golf • 20 Jun 18

Brooks Koepka holds the lead in the final round of the US Open with Dustin Johnson in the chasing pack

Recap: US Open: Round 4 updates

Re-live the action as it happened from the final round of the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills in New York

Golf • 17 Jun 18

Koepka to miss the Masters due to injury

US Open champion Brooks Koepka will miss the Masters due to an ongoing wrist injury.

Golf • 20 Mar 18

Elliott and Koepka embrace after winning the US Open

Koepka's Irish caddie revels in thrill of major victory

He might not have been swinging the club himself but Irish caddie Ricky Elliott played his part in helping Brooks Koepka to win the US Open.

Golf • 19 Jun 17

Brooks Koepka turned to Dustin Johnson for US Open advice

Koepka draws on Johnson's advice to win US Open

American Brooks Koepka revealed how advice from Dustin Johnson helped him succeed the world number one as US Open champion in record-equalling fashion.

Golf • 19 Jun 17

Garcia celebrates following his win in Texas

Garcia equals Seve record with Byron Nelson win

Sergio Garcia won the AT&T Byron Nelson in Texas by beating Brooks Koepka in a play-off, matching the late Seve Ballesteros for most career victories by a Spaniard on the PGA Tour.

Golf • 22 May 16

Brooks Koepka holds a two-shot lead heading for the final round

Koepka takes control at Byron Nelson

Brooks Koepka will go into the final day of the AT&T Byron Nelson with a two-shot lead from Texas native Jordan Spieth.

Golf • 22 May 16

Harrington, McDowell miss the cut at St Jude

Brooks Koepka carded a three-under-par 67 to earn a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the FedEx St Jude Classic at TPC Southwind but Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell both missed the cut.

Golf • 13 Jun 15

Brooks Koepka acknowldeges the gallery on the 18th green after winning the Waste Management Phoenix Open

Maiden title for Koepka as Laird cracks in Phoenix

Brooks Koepka claimed his first PGA Tour title with a one-shot victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open after long-time tournament leader Martin Laird suffered a nightmare finish.

Golf • 02 Feb 15

Title caps off fine season for Rory McIllroy courtesy of Brooks Koepka's win in Turkey

Koepka win hands McIlroy Race to Dubai title

Rory McIlroy has won the Race to Dubai for the second time in three years after American Brooks Koepka claimed his first European Tour title in the Turkish Airlines Open.

Golf • 16 Nov 14

A win would earn Brooks Koepka full Tour membership

Koepka extends Frys.com lead in California

Brooks Koepka carded a four-under 67 to extend his lead to two shots going into the final round of the Frys.com Open in California.

Golf • 13 Oct 13

Brooks Koepka: 'If you play good, everything kind of takes care of itself'

Koepka claims halfway lead at Frys.com Open

Brooks Koepka shot a seven-under 64 to claim a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Frys.com Open.

Golf • 12 Oct 13

Brooks Koepka