The No.1 ranked golfer in the world was not listed among those who will be competing at the WGC-HSBC Champions in China next week when the initial field was released on Friday.
Brooks Koepka has emerged as golf's best player over the past few years. When it comes to manufacturing motivation to stay on top, though, he's even more dominant.
Not surprisingly, everyone who automatically qualified for Team USA will tee it up in the Bahamas in front of captain Tiger Woods, who also happens to be the event's host. There's just one big exception.
Brooks Koepka has proved in the past two years he has few equals inside the ropes, or behind the mic. That dexterity was on display once more this week in Las Vegas.
To the shock of many, including himself, Rory McIlroy was named the PGA Tour's Player of the Year. Not as surprising is the debate that has subsequently ensued.
The news of Rory McIlroy winning PGA Tour Player of the Year over Brooks Koepka sent shockwaves across the golf world on Thursday morning. No one seemed more surprised than Rory McIlroy.
We have more ways to measure greatness than ever before but the truth is that in our broader perceptions, history rather than innovation still rules the day.
