Brooks Koepka plans to play in the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, despite a hand injury.
He withdrew from the Canadian Open due to the issue.

What happened?

Koepka experienced weakness in his left hand's pinky and ring fingers on Friday night, which flared up again during warm-up on Saturday.

Why it matters for Brooks Koepka

This injury could impact his performance, as it made gripping the golf club difficult.

Koepka has a history of success at Shinnecock Hills, having won the U.S. Open there in 2018.
He is a three-time PGA Championship winner and two-time U.S. Open victor.

What comes next?

Koepka will tee off at 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday with Chris Gotterup and Cam Young.
He underwent scans on his neck, which came back clear, and his medical team believes the issue may be related to the Ulnar Nerve or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

The 36-year-old has played in 12 tournaments this year, making the top 20 in half of them.
His best finish was a tie for ninth at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, which ran from Feb. 26-March 1.

Koepka started hot at the Canadian Open, finishing the first round tied for first at six-under.
He followed that up with a two-under 68 to enter the weekend well in contention at eight-under.

However, Koepka went two-over on Saturday, certainly affected by the hand issue.
He told Eamon Lynch of Golfweek that he's playing in the U.S. Open, saying "I'm gonna go this week."

Koepka did not go to Shinnecock Hills on Monday but planned to do so on Tuesday.
He said "what I do depends on how I'm feeling" when asked about his plans.

The U.S. Open will be a significant test for Koepka, given his injury and uncertain diagnosis.
He will look to draw on his past experience and success at the tournament to overcome his current challenges.

Koepka's medical team will continue to monitor his condition and provide guidance on how to manage the injury.
He will need to adapt his game to accommodate the hand issue, which could impact his grip and swing.

As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on Koepka to see how he performs despite the injury.
He has shown his ability to compete at a high level in the past, and fans will be eager to see if he can replicate that success at the U.S. Open.

The 2026 U.S. Open is set to be an exciting event, with many top golfers competing for the title.
Koepka's participation, despite his injury, adds an extra layer of intrigue to the tournament.