Brooks Koepka withdraws from the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto ahead of the final round, citing a hand injury. Multiple outlets report he pulls out just days before the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, where he previously won the 2018 championship. Reports describe the issue as affecting his ability to grip a club, and some characterize the injury as mysterious or with an unclear diagnosis. Koepka is said to have competed through the earlier rounds, including sharing the lead after the first round and remaining near the top after the second before withdrawing before Sunday’s final-round play.
Several sources note the timing of the withdrawal raises questions about whether he can compete in the U.S. Open, which begins about a week after the Canadian Open. Other coverage indicates he undergoes tests related to the injury and that his condition could affect his preparation and readiness for Shinnecock. One outlet later reports he returns to Shinnecock Hills with lingering hand symptoms while indicating he aims to play.
