Brooks Koepka Blames Slow Play for Disastrous Canadian Open Mishap

Brooks Koepka is two strokes adrift of the RBC Canadian Open leader, Ben James, after two rounds in Toronto.

What happened?

Brooks Koepka's ball-striking has not been up to his usual high standards this week, but his putting has been exceptional, ranking first in strokes gained putting through two rounds.

He is ranked well down in 108th in strokes gained off the tee, with his driving being a real problem this week in Toronto.

Why it matters for Brooks Koepka

Koepka addressed the media on Friday afternoon after his second round at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, responding to questions about his first two rounds in Canada.

“Yeah, I would like to have that tee ball back on 13,” Koepka admitted, referencing a wild tee shot on the 13th hole that found the thick rough well left of the fairway.

What comes next?

Koepka feels “really close” to his best, with his putting being great, but his ball striking and driving needing improvement.

He finished two-under par for the round, despite a double bogey on the 13th hole, and is looking to put everything together to get back inside the PGA Tour winners’ circle.

Brooks Koepka has been welcomed back to the PGA Tour with open arms by his fellow pros, and now that he’s fully settled back on Tour, the next step for him is to win again.

Koepka's exceptional golf at the RBC Canadian Open this week has kept him in contention, and he will undoubtedly be back inside the PGA Tour winners’ circle very soon indeed.

The 35-year-old is currently sitting just two strokes adrift of the unheralded RBC Canadian Open leader, Ben James, and is looking to make a move in the final rounds.

Brooks Koepka's game is close to being back to its best, and with his exceptional putting, he has a great chance of winning the RBC Canadian Open.