Overview

• During the first round at Maridoe Golf Club, Koepka smashed a tee marker with his driver after a wayward drive.
• He withdrew with an illness six over par through eight holes, sidelining his individual score.
• Smash GC brought in reserve Luis Carrera under LIV Golf’s team substitution rules; Koepka may still return to contribute to team points later in the weekend.
• The incident underscores his ongoing performance slump and frustrations that he has publicly acknowledged since April.
• The flying tee marker raised safety concerns and highlighted the pressure of LIV Golf’s team-based format.