‘Play better’: Koepka’s swipe at LIV star over Ryder Cup snub as first epic matchups revealed — LIVE
Brooks Koepka took a thinly-veiled swipe at fellow American Dustin Johnson, insisting he should “play better” amid the latter’s complaints about his Ryder Cup snub.
Koepka, who competes on the LIV Golf circuit alongside Johnson, was the only player from the Saudi-backed tour to have been selected for the Ryder Cup as one of Team USA captain Zach Johnson’s six picks.As for Johnson, he believed his ability should have earned him a spot on the team despite his poor form in LIV this season.“But to be honest, I haven’t really played that well this year … Was it good enough to make the team? I think so.However, Koepka took umbrage to his fellow American’s claims.
When quizzed on whether those on the LIV circuit were treated unfairly when it came to the selection process, Koepka didn’t hold back.“Everybody had an opportunity to get there. I mean, I had the same opportunity as every other LIV player, and I’m here.MORE COVERAGE
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