Brooks Koepka is aiming to join Tiger Woods and other legendary golfers in an elite group of six-time major winners during the 2025 US Open at Oakmont Country Club. Currently tied for third place after the opening round, Koepka has a chance to secure his sixth major title, which would place him alongside icons such as Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan.
Koepka’s Major Championship History and Potential Milestone
Brooks Koepka has already claimed five major championships, including two US Open victories in 2017 and 2018. In 2017, he finished 16-under par, overcoming competitors Brian Harman and Hideki Matsuyama. The following year, Koepka secured another US Open win by finishing 1-over par, edging past Tommy Fleetwood. Beyond those successes, Koepka has triumphed at the PGA Championship three times—in 2018, 2019, and most recently in 2023.
If Koepka wins the 2025 US Open, it will mark his third victory at this tournament and sixth major overall. This achievement would make him part of a very exclusive club consisting of golfers with six or more major wins that include at least three US Open championships. Members of this distinguished group include Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, and Bobby Jones.
Kyle Porter, a noted golf commentator on social media, highlighted this rare potential grouping, stating:
“Golfers with six majors, including 3+ U.S. Opens. Jack, Tiger, Hogan, Jones, Brooks (with a win this week).” —Kyle Porter, Golf Commentator
Koepka is scheduled to compete in the second, third, and final rounds of the US Open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday respectively as he pursues this milestone.
Insights from Koepka on His Opening Round at Oakmont
Following the first round, Brooks Koepka participated in a press conference on June 12, where he reflected on his performance. He praised his consistency and driving accuracy, noting success in navigating bunkers but acknowledged a minor mistake on the 14th hole.
Discussing his approach via ASAP Sports, Koepka explained:
“I thought I played pretty consistent, drove it really well. Iron play was pretty good. When I did miss it, I felt like I missed it in the correct spots. A couple of good bunker shots. I missed one little short one on 14 maybe. Other than that, I thought I played very solid. I’m really happy with the way I finished, and hopefully it leads into tomorrow.” —Brooks Koepka, Golfer
He also shared how recent coaching work has helped improve his game, reflecting on challenges that affected his swing in the past weeks, and expressing optimism that his form is now returning.
“Yeah, I feel good. It’s nice to put a good round together. It’s been a while. I’ve been working hard, just got into some bad habits and bad swing positions. We worked pretty hard last week, Pete Cowen and Jeff Pierce were on me pretty good…It’s been so far off, it’s on opposite sides, but now it’s starting to click.” —Brooks Koepka, Golfer
Koepka’s strong first round score of 68, including an eagle on hole four and two birdies on holes 17 and 18, placed him tied for third with Si Woo Kim and Sungjae Im at 2-under par.
Significance of a Koepka Victory in Relation to Golf History
A win by Koepka at this year’s US Open would have major implications for his legacy, elevating him into one of golf’s most revered ranks. Joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, and Bobby Jones in the six-major, multi-US Open winners’ club would solidify Koepka’s standing as one of the dominant players of his generation. This milestone also adds excitement to the tournament’s closing rounds as fans watch to see if Koepka can convert his early momentum into history. The performance at Oakmont serves as a testament to his resilience and dedication, fueled by intense preparation and expert coaching.