‘I don't even want to play’: US Open winner almost quit golf while leading a tournament

Koepka matched the tournament scoring record set by Rory McIlroy at Congressional in 2011.

‘I don't even want to play’: US Open winner almost quit golf while leading a tournament
Mon, 19 Jun, 2017 - 16:57

Newly-crowned US Open champion Brooks Koepka has revealed he almost quit golf while leading a tournament.

Koepka carded a closing 67 at a windswept Erin Hills to finish 16 under par, matching the tournament scoring record set by Rory McIlroy at Congressional in 2011.

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