Brooks Koepka’s Mother Addresses the $130M LIV Golf Deal Controversy

The introduction of LIV Golf into the world of sports ignited a storm of controversy, with many players opting to join the Saudi-backed league during its inception. One such player was Brooks Koepka, who found himself at the center of scrutiny due to his decision to switch to LIV Golf. Despite facing backlash, he did receive substantial support from his fans. In a surprising turn of events, Koepka’s mother, Denise Jakows, took to social media to shed light on her son’s massive $130 million deal.

Brooks Koepka made headlines as one of the first PGA Tour stars to join the PIF-funded LIV Golf league in 2022, signing a staggering $130 million deal as a signing fee. This decision coincided with the escalating feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, as documented by sportswriter Alan Shipnuck in his book. However, recent revelations challenge the narrative presented in the book.

In his book, Shipnuck claimed that Koepka and his mother cried tears of joy upon securing the multimillion-dollar deal. Denise Jakows, however, used Twitter to debunk this story, stating that the only time they cried together was on the day Brooks was born. She humorously described it as a moment of relief after enduring pregnancy. She concluded her tweet with a straightforward “End of story.”

Such unequivocal support and debunking of the book’s claims couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. The book also alleged that Koepka had made derogatory comments about fellow PGA Tour stars during a LIV Golf social gathering in July 2022.

According to Shipnuck’s account, Koepka had exclaimed, “Fk all those country club kids who talk st about me,” in reference to golfers like Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. This comment reportedly occurred more than a year before Koepka was selected for the Ryder Cup team, a moment that would later cast a shadow over him following a disappointing performance.

Brooks Koepka, the lone golfer selected from the Saudi-backed league for the international face-off, had seemingly maintained a positive relationship with his team. Nevertheless, he likely never anticipated that his past remarks would resurface to haunt him after a subpar Ryder Cup performance, which concluded with a 1-1-1 score.

In the aftermath of these revelations, it’s clear that the story surrounding Brooks Koepka’s involvement with LIV Golf and his comments about fellow golfers remains a complex and evolving narrative. As fans and analysts continue to dissect the intricacies of this controversy, the golfing world eagerly awaits further developments.