Brooks Koepka Withdraws From Canadian Open Citing Illness
Brooks Koepka withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open ahead of the final round because of a hand injury, a late change that immediately shifted attention to his health with the U.S. Open approaching.
The PGA Tour reported that Koepka pulled out before Sunday’s final round due to the injury. Multiple outlets described the issue as a “mysterious” hand injury, and USA Today said his status for the U.S. Open is unknown. Koepka had been 6-under at the time of his withdrawal, according to a report referenced in Canadian coverage.
The withdrawal came at a pivotal moment in the week. Leaving the tournament before the final round removed Koepka from contention and changed the competitive picture for players still in the field. It also put an immediate focus on whether he will be able to play at the season’s next major championship.
Koepka is one of golf’s most prominent names and a fixture in major-championship conversations, which is why any injury update carries outsized importance. A hand issue can affect grip pressure, feel on shorter shots, and control through impact, all of which are central to scoring at the highest level. Even limited information about the severity of an injury can become significant when it involves a player preparing for a major.
Beyond the Canadian Open itself, the timing is the central concern. Golf Monthly framed the withdrawal as coming days before the U.S. Open, underscoring how little time there is for recovery and preparation. Golf Digest also noted Koepka is dealing with a “mystery injury” heading into the major, reinforcing that there has not been a full public accounting of the problem.
For the RBC Canadian Open, the immediate effect is straightforward: Koepka will not finish the tournament, and his place in the final-round field will remain vacant. For the broader schedule, the main question is whether he will be medically able to tee it up at the U.S. Open and, if he does, whether the hand injury will limit his performance.
What happens next will depend on Koepka’s recovery and any further information provided by tournament officials or his team. The PGA Tour’s report confirms the reason for the withdrawal, but the extent of the injury and a timetable were not included in the context available. Any decision about the U.S. Open will come as the championship draws closer.
For now, Koepka’s Canadian Open ended before the final round, and the spotlight moves to the next update on the hand injury that forced him out.
