Brooks Koepka Is Done with Matthew Wolff

Even though the historic LIV golf league and the PGA Tour have essentially settled their differences, it doesn’t mean that the LIV tour won’t still provide some drama. Captain of the Smash team and professional golf superstar Brooks Koepka has officially called it quits with Matthew Wolff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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With all the talent in the world and a swing that looks like something you would see at a local driving range, Wolff has worn out his welcome.

Koepka said in a Sports Illustrated interview:

“I mean, when you quit on your round, you give up and stuff like that, that’s not competing. I’m not a big fan of that. You don’t work hard. It’s very tough. It’s very tough to have even like a team dynamic when you’ve got one guy that won’t work, one guy is not going to give any effort, he’s going to quit on the course, break clubs, gets down, bad body language, it’s very tough. I’ve basically given up on him — a lot of talent, but I mean the talent’s wasted.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wolff had not heard about this interview and was crushed.

Wolff said: 

“I read the SI interview with our Captain Brooks Koepka and it was beyond disappointing to me. Finally, I trust Brooks wants what is best for our team. But it’s hard to imagine his comments in his recent SI interview in any way line up with those priorities. This will be my last comment on this matter. I’m heading out today to the Centurion Club trying to help our team win this week. I appreciate everyone’s continued support and your respect for my privacy.”

Trying to put this matter to bed. Who knows how this will play out down the line? Many professional athletes get called out by their peers in a negative way. Some respond by getting even better, while others fold and are never heard from again. I don’t expect Wolff to disappear into the shadows, but when a player like Brooks thinks you’ve wasted your talent, it’s hard to mentally recover from that.

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