This Is Class’: Fans Support Brooks Koepka’s Drastic U.S Open Move After Getting Fed Up With ‘Lack of Creativity’

“I’m here to play golf. I’m not here to do anything else,” said a disinterested Brooks Koepka back in 2018 while alluding to how he felt about not being the people’s favorite in the sport. Come 2024, it looks like the golfer still feels the same as he was spotted (or not spotted in this case) declining an interview after the first round of the U.S. Open. Yes, you read that right!

A tweet was shared on NUCLR GOLF mentioning how the athlete, after refusing the presser, agreed to do an interview via text message with Eamon Lynch. When asked about the reason behind the same, the 2-time U.S. Open champ took a jab at the media’s creativity while replying to the query and dubbing himself as a ‘non-favorite’; “I didn’t feel like it. Same questions every week. The lack of creativity with questions is kinda boring. I know I’m not a media favorite either so it’s not like anyone will notice. LOL.”

His refusal to do the press conference came after a Thursday round which saw the pro finding himself at the top of the leaderboard at a point in time. However, three bogies on the back nine, at the par-4 13th, par-3 15th, and the par-4 16th pushed him down to T17. Did that play a part in him declining the interview? Well, that is exactly what Lynch asked!

“I was fine with it,” replied the 5-time major champ before adding how he could have done better, “Obviously could have been better but even par in a U.S. Open will not hurt you.” The pro had finished tied at T17 with an even-par score of 70 after carding an equal number of birdies and bogeys.

Many in the community, meanwhile, did not shy away from expressing their support for the LIV Golf Pro. They came forward to agree with the athlete as they took to their X handles to comment under the tweet that was shared just hours ago.

Fans share the same opinion as ‘Vintage’ Brooks Koepka

Back in 2022, the LIV Golf pro had mentioned how he came to play in the major to win the tournament. Brooks Koepka did so while exuding much belief in himself as he divulged the reason behind people not liking him, “I’m pretty confident, but I feel like everybody should be confident in themselves, and if you’re not – people hate confidence. That’s why people aren’t a big fan of me.” The pro had apparently stated the same after a scintillating second round of 3-under 67 including three birdies, and an eagle at the Country Club. Now, back to the present. A couple of fans couldn’t help but convey how the current version of the athlete resembled the old him as they commented, “Yeah he’s locked in. Vintage Brooks,” and “Yay for Brooks.” 

That’s not all. The 2017 U.S. Open champ was not made part of the pre-tournament interview schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday before the 2018 TOUR Championship. He had responded to the apparent snub while pointing out, “[The media] has their guys they wanna talk to, I’m not one of them and that’s fine.” Koepka also went ahead to highlight why he was on the field as he added, “I don’t need to kiss anyone’s butt. I’m here to play golf. I’m not here to do anything else… I’d rather be written about because of my play.” The athlete, thus, showcased his carefree attitude back then as well just as he is doing now. A follower, consequently, responded, “Lol. Love him. He is the villain golf needs.”

The interaction between Eamon Lynch and Brooks Koepka was amusing, to say the least. The community thought so as well when they reacted with comments such as, “Haha this is class”, “This text format made me like Brooks more. That’s clearly the opposite of what Eamon wanted,” and “Can’t believe Brooks put up with the over-the-top sarcasm. Good read though.” Such a response by the fans doesn’t come as a surprise especially when one looks at the writer’s view of the athlete back in 2018 when he wrote, “Koepka has repeatedly declined the glitzy media tours that usually await a major champion. A modern PGA Tour golfer who doesn’t moonlight as a pitchman, who simply plays and goes home, is condemned to life below the radar.” Well, one can’t blame the fans for taking the golfer’s side in this exchange now, can we? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!