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Brooks Koepka has struggled to compete in the PGA Tour ever since returning. Yet, the 36-year-old is determined to fight hard and find his old form again. After nearly grabbing a top-10 finish last week at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, he has decided to make some changes to his golf kit.

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Multiple sources showed Koepka trying different putters to practice at Aronimink Golf Club. Alistair Cameron pointed out that he had Cameron Young’s Scotty Cameron putter in his bag. Jonathan Wall revealed that he was also using the TaylorMade Spider.

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Koepka hasn’t particularly struggled on the greens recently. At the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, he averaged 82′ 10″ per round. While he missed the cut in the Texas Children’s Houston Open, he still had an average putting distance of 69′ 5″ in two rounds. However, Aronimink Golf Club is a different beast for two good reasons.

Firstly, being the 16th best on the greens in the 2026 PGA Championship will not help him contend for the Wanamaker Trophy. Koepka will need to pull off some magic with his putter if he wants to win the major for the fourth time in his career.

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Second, he has the freedom not to stick to his former brand now. He has had a partnership with Srixon that has lasted since 2021. However, Koepka ended the terms with them on April 30, 2026. This allows him to move away from Srixon clubs and find a more suitable fit that will help him improve his game.

If he decides to use the Scotty Cameron putter similar to Young, he wouldn’t be the first one. Justin Thomas at the Truist Championship did the same. He texted Scotty Cameron rep Drew Page and said, ‘Just give me Cam’s putter.’ It helped because he was in third place after shooting 67-68 in the first 36 holes. He ultimately finished 13th.

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Talking about his equipment change, the 5x major winner has switched his golf ball from the Srixon Z-Star Diamond to the 2025 Titleist Pro V1x.

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Either way, Koepka has expressed that things are not going to be easy for him to find his form again. But he is ready for the challenge.

Brooks Koepka is finding his footing again on the PGA Tour and in the majors

Brooks Koepka understands that the journey to find his winning form again is a challenging one. He’s not delusional. “I understand that there are prices to pay for coming back,” he said during an interview at Quail Hollow last week, and that earned him a lot of respect in the golf community.

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But realizing his drawbacks is not the same as overcoming his obstacles. He’s still at the beginning of finding his way back to the top. And he isn’t shying away from starting at the bottom. That showed when he opted to play in the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic.

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Trying to qualify for the remaining signature events of the season, he chose to join the PGA Tour alternate event field. While Koepka didn’t win the tournament, he delivered a strong performance with a T11 finish. While that doesn’t do him any good, playing on the East Coast just a week before flying to Aronimink Golf Club might have been a good idea. At least he knows now where he is lacking.

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Molin Sheth is a senior Golf writer at EssentiallySports and a key member of the ES Golf Trends Desk. He brings strong editorial judgment and a data-driven approach to uncovering the game’s overlooked angles, delivering insightful play-by-play reporting across golf’s four major championships. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, an in-house initiative that mentors and develops writers through expert guidance and rigorous training, Molin works closely with industry-leading mentors to bring clarity and depth to a sport where precision matters and every shot tells a story. Molin comes from a diverse professional background that enriches his coverage. With extensive experience in digital marketing, content management, and quality assurance, he excels at optimizing processes and enhancing user experiences, skills that translate into delivering well-researched, engaging content efficiently. His roles in customer support, technical troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration have honed his problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. This comprehensive skill set allows Molin to approach golf reporting with a unique blend of creativity, analytical rigor, and operational excellence, ensuring his work resonates with both casual fans and serious golf enthusiasts.

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