Chase Koepka struggles with injuries, aims for comeback

Chase Koepka, a golfer from Florida, faced a tough time in 2023 after being demoted from the LIV Golf setup. He had hoped to shine alongside his brother Brooks, who has five major wins, but struggled to make an impact, finishing in the top 40 only four times. In the offseason, Koepka faced serious setbacks due to injuries to his shoulder and neck. These injuries left him unable to perfectly grip a golf club, marking one of the hardest periods in his career. After a 13-month break, he returned to competitive golf, eager to participate again. His comeback started at the Smart Infinity Philippine Open in January, where he didn't make the cut but felt good just to be back. Recently, Koepka found his form again, finishing tied for eighth at the International Series event in India. He is set to compete in Macau this week against well-known golfers like Sergio Garcia and Patrick Reed. Looking back on his challenging year, Koepka said he spent much time wishing he could play. He struggled with confusing diagnosis and nerve damage, but with the help of doctors, he began to recover. Now he aims to perform well in upcoming tournaments to potentially return to the LIV setup for 2024. He is focused on consistently playing better, especially during the final rounds of tournaments.