Brooks had withdrawn from the RBC Canadian Open due to a hand injury.
Brooks Koepka Faces Injury Concern Ahead of U.S. Open Amid RBC Canadian Open Withdrawal
June 15 2026, Published 2:29 p.m. ET
Brooks Koepka recently faced an injury concern ahead of the U.S. Open, which led him to withdraw from the RBC Canadian Open. The five-time major champion pulled out before the final round tee time at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley due to a hand injury.
Koepka dealt with the issue during the third round before he decided to end his tournament early.
Brooks Koepka Explains Grip Problem Before RBC Canadian Open Withdrawal
Brooks Koepka faced a setback ahead of the U.S. Open after his injury concern.
"I'm struggling to grip the club with my ring finger and pinkie finger, so can't grip it. So the club is kind of just, my fingers would come loose, it was kind of numb. I don't know what the deal was but hopefully we'll figure it out," Koepka stated on Saturday after the third round.
Koepka felt fine before the round, but the problem appeared when he tried to hold the club at the range. The discomfort made it difficult for him to control his shots early in the round.
Brooks Koepka dealt with a grip issue during his RBC Canadian Open appearance.
He received treatment on the 11th tee as he tried to manage the injury. Koepka felt some improvement during the final few holes, but was unsure if it was because of medication.
The athlete admitted that he had not dealt with this type of issue before.
Brooks Koepka's Injury Adds Pressure to PGA Tour Return Journey
Brooks Koepka received on-course treatment before his tournament exit.
Koepka's withdrawal from the RBC Canadian Open created a difficult situation because of the terms attached to his recent return from LIV Golf. Koepka rejoined the PGA Tour in January 2026 through the Returning Member Program, which came with several restrictions that made regular tournament results more important.
Unlike many top players, he cannot rely on Signature Events to collect guaranteed starts, larger purses and major FedEx Cup point opportunities.
He entered the Canadian Open at No. 73 in the FedEx Cup standings and sat close to the playoff cut line. At six under and seven shots behind the lead before his withdrawal, Koepka still had a realistic chance to earn valuable points. Missing that opportunity placed extra pressure on the remaining events in his schedule.
Brooks Koepka entered the final round seven shots behind before his withdrawal.
The withdrawal also came after Koepka accepted major financial sacrifices to regain PGA Tour membership. Under the return conditions, he lost access to the Tour's player equity program for five years. This decision reportedly carried an estimated value between $50 million and $85 million.
He also became ineligible for the 2026 FedEx Cup bonus pool, which totals $100 million and completed a required $5 million charitable payment as part of the agreement. Those conditions meant tournament performance became his main path to rebuild competitive standing.
The timing also raised concern because the injury occurred just before the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. A healthy week at the U.S. Open could offer world ranking gains, FedEx Cup movement and another chance to strengthen his comeback season after the LIV Golf return.