For most pros, missing a cut stings—but for Chase Koepka, the real victory is simply being able to hold a golf club again. Just fifteen months ago, a debilitating shoulder injury left him struggling to squeeze his left hand, casting doubt on his career and fueling quiet thoughts of walking away. Fast forward to early 2025: he’s back in action, grinding through mini-tour returns and Monday qualifiers, driven by a fierce comeback spirit—and the unwavering support of the one person most acquainted with injury rehab: his older brother, five-time major champion Brooks Koepka. Koepka owed his brother when he was going through a debilitating shoulder injury, which almost sidelined his career, with dark thoughts like giving up on golf looming in his mind.
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