Brooks Koepka set to become the latest player to join LIV Tour

Coach Pete Cowan and Brooks Koepka of the United States look on from the eighth tee during a practice round prior to the 2022 U.S. Open.(Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka looks set to become the latest high profile golfer to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf breakaway tour. Sky Sports News are reporting that the 32-year-old will play in the second event of the tour in Portland next week.

Koepka was asked about defecting prior to last week's US Open and gave a tetchy response. He said: "I don't understand. I'm trying to focus on the U.S. Open, man. I legitimately don't get it. I'm tired of the conversations.