Overview
- Koepka said he first experienced sudden numbness and loss of grip in his left hand during warmups and while on the range on Saturday, June 13, which persisted through his third round.
- He told reporters he could not grip the club with his ring finger and pinkie and felt those fingers go numb, and he remained uncertain about the cause after the round.
- On-course coverage and photos show his trainer treated his left arm and elbow on the practice range, walked with him for much of the round, and provided another treatment on the 11th tee.
- The issue materially affected his play: he shot a 72, slid to a tie for 32nd at 6 under, and the PGA Tour announced he withdrew with a hand injury before Sunday’s final round on June 14.
- Given Koepka’s history of left-wrist problems, including a torn tendon in 2018, the withdrawal raises questions about his readiness for the U.S. Open and will hinge on the results of further medical evaluation this week.