Koepka should give up his spot if he doesn't love Ryder Cup, says Azinger

Disquiet over Brooks Koepka's remarks rumbles on
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Brooks Koepka lines up a shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 04, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Brooks Koepka lines up a shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 04, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Former United States captain Paul Azinger has questioned Brooks Koepka's commitment to the Ryder Cup after the four-times major winner described the biennial event as "a bit odd" and said he might not be cut out for team sports.

In an interview with Golf Digest this week, Koepka said the team event pitting the United States against Europe threw his regular routine off and it was tough dealing with distractions such as photo opportunities, meetings and team building.

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