Brooks Koepka tees up at Rocket Classic after major dominance

Brooks Koepka will tee up at the Rocket Classic in Detroit next week, the first time he’s played the event since winning five majors.

What’s happening?

Koepka, the five-time major champion, is scheduled to play the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club from July 24-27. The tournament is part of the PGA Tour’s 2026 schedule and offers 24 points to the winner. It’s Koepka’s first Rocket Classic since he won the 2025 edition by four strokes.

Why this matters for Koepka

After a runner-up finish at the 2026 PGA Championship in May, Koepka is hunting his first PGA Tour win since the 2025 CJ Cup. The Rocket Classic is his next chance to shake off a winless streak that’s lasted 11 months. Detroit Golf Club’s tight fairways and firm greens suit Koepka’s power game, where he led the field in driving distance last season.

Who else is in the field?

The Rocket Classic draws a deep field, including world No. 3 Scottie Scheffler and 2024 FedEx Cup winner Ludvig Åberg. Both have top-10 finishes in their last two starts. Koepka’s Ryder Cup teammate Xander Schauffele is also entered, fresh off a third-place finish at the 2026 U.S. Open.

What’s next for Koepka?

Koepka’s next start after Detroit is the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Troon in early August. He’ll use this week to fine-tune his short game, which he’s called his biggest weakness this year. The Rocket Classic’s smaller purse-$9.3 million total-won’t move the needle for Koepka’s bank account, but a strong showing could vault him back into the top 10 in the FedEx Cup standings.