Brooks Koepka's possible Masters caddie rule violation that wasn't one, explained
Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Did you hear about a possible Masters 2023 rule violation involving Brooks Koepka and a caddie in the first round? And you’re confused about it? No worries. We’re here to help.
Among the names at the top of the Masters leaderboard after Round 1 in Augusta in 2023 was Brooks Koepka, the four-time major winner who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.
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But there was some controversy after his round thanks to a video that circulated. Was there a reason to give him a penalty that would have knocked him out of the names of first-round leaders tied for first?
Let’s dive in: