Brooks Koepka Withdraws from Canadian Open Due to Hand Injury

Brooks Koepka withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday morning due to a hand injury. The PGA Tour announced his withdrawal shortly before his final-round tee time. Koepka was six under and seven shots off the lead before deciding not to compete in the final round. After his third-round performance, he explained to the media that he was struggling to grip the club with his ring and pinkie fingers, causing discomfort. He noted that he had never experienced this type of injury before. The injury comes just a week before the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, where Koepka previously won in 2018. Prior to the Canadian Open, he had six top-20 finishes in 11 starts this season, including a T12 at the Masters in April. His withdrawal means he will miss the chance to earn FedEx Cup points, as he does not have status for the remaining Signature Events.