Brooks Koepka suffers meltdown and smashes tee marker into fans before withdrawing from LIV Dallas claiming ‘illness'
BROOKS KOEPKA smashed a tee marker towards fans in a shocking meltdown.
The five-time major winner lost his temper at the LIV Golf Dallas event yesterday.
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Brooks Koepka was left raging after a poor tee shot
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The five-time major champion smashed his driver on the ground
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He then sent a tee marker flying towards fans
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Koepka later withdrew through illness
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Koepka got off to a nightmare start at the Maridoe Golf Club with triple bogeys on the fifth and seventh holes.
He was seven over par by the time he got to the ninth and his
A wild tee shot veered to the left and Koepka angrily smashed his club into the ground.
He then turned to a tee marker and
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It went flying close to where fans were standing - but fortunately nobody was hurt.
Many are demanding action is taken, with one saying: "He should be fined and suspended."
Another added: "Unacceptable behaviour. Anyone doing this needs stiff penalties."
A third wrote: "These pros need to stop with the club throws, ground pounds and course destruction."
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Koepka's struggles continued and he eventually pulled out on the 14th hole due to an illness.
Luis Carrera has replaced him in the Smash GC team.
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Koepka could decide to return to the action this weekend, though he is out the individual event and would only be representing the team.
The 35-year-old American is in woeful form after failing to make the cut at the Masters and PGA Championship this year.
He has not finished in the top ten in the last nine majors.
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