Brooks Koepka decided not to withdraw from the U.S. Open despite his injury concern.
Brooks Koepka's Team Provides Major Update Following Injury Scare Before U.S. Open
June 16 2026, Updated 11:19 a.m. ET
Brooks Koepka shared a major update just before the U.S. Open after his recent hand injury scare at the Canadian Open. The medical tests have cleared his neck of any major issues, as Koepka told Golfweek on Monday, June 15. His team now has two possible reasons behind the problem.
The first could be a Ulnar Nerve flare-up. This nerve issue can affect the arm and hand. It can cause weak fingers, loss of feel, pain, or numbness.
The second possible reason is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. This issue happens due to pressure on nerves or blood vessels between the neck and the shoulder. It can also make parts of the hand feel numb.
Koepka also made it clear that he has no plan to pull out of the U.S. Open. "I'm gonna go this week," he said.
Brooks Koepka Details Finger Weakness After Early Signs of Trouble
Brooks Koepka had pulled out of the RBC Canadian Open final round after he faced a hand issue.
Koepka had to pull out of the final round of the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday due to a hand issue. He later shared that he felt weakness in the small and fourth fingers of his left hand on Friday night. The problem came back before his round on Saturday and made it hard for him to hold the golf club well.
"Yeah, I don't know what it is. 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 said on Saturday, June 13.
Brooks Koepka struggled to grip his club after numbness affected his fingers.
The 36-year-old revealed that his hand issue affected him from the start of the round despite a normal warm-up. He felt fine at first, but the problem appeared when he tried to hold the club at the range. "I just couldn't even grip it. So it lasted -- it was all day."
He had scans in Canada on Sunday and New York on Monday to check his neck. Doctors looked at his C5, C6 and C7 vertebrae, with focus on the area he hurt back in 2021. The scan results came back clear and showed no major concern.
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Brooks Koepka received positive scan results after doctors checked his C5, C6, and C7 vertebrae.
Koepka's decision to stay in the U.S. Open field shows his focus on the biggest events in golf. He has always placed a high value on majors and this event has a special place in his career. His past U.S. Open victories in 2017 and 2018 helped build his image as a player who can deliver under pressure.
Brooks Koepka is focused on his major championship goals after his latest health scare.
Koepka's choice also carries extra meaning after his PGA Tour return. He has entered an important phase where every event can help him regain his best form and compete with the top names. The U.S. Open gives him a major stage to show that he remains a serious title threat.
However, the longer-term picture will depend on his health. Koepka and his team will have to find the right balance between his title goals and his recovery. A careful plan could help him stay fit as he continues his chase for more major success.