Brooks Koepka offers most Brooks Koepka response ever to reporter at US Open

Brooks Koepka found himself trailing by a margin much bigger than he would have liked after the opening round of the 2023 US Open. 

But that didn't matter to the five-time major champion, who won the US Open in 2017 and 2018.

Koepka was tracked down by a group of reporters immediately after posting his 1-over 71, which was some way back of the record-breaking pair of 62s carded by early leaders Xander Schauffele and Rickie Fowler. 

Did that change Koepka's mindset, one reporter asked, having seen the 8-under posted by X-Man and Rick before teeing off?

Koepka offered perhaps the most on-brand response before marching off to the range:

Koepka, 33, began his week in a cheeky mood and left his pre-tournament news conference with a joke about the PGA Tour. 

He was asked about the PGA Tour's deal with LIV Golf's Saudi backers - PIF - but decided to offer the response we have become accustomed to. 

"There's four weeks a year I really care about and this is one of them," said Koepka. "And I want to play well."

It was in that press conference where Koepka explored why he thrives at major championship golf. 

Aside from revelling in the chaos, he believes he has a particular knack for outlasting his opponents. 

Most of his wins have been at pretty much 10-under of less, Koepka said, which is 'suited to major championship golf'. 

It's fair to say Brooks Koepka is in a good mood at the US Open this week. Watch how he left his pre-tournament news conference! https://t.co/xFOLRVatJj

— GolfMagic (@GolfMagic) June 14, 2023

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