Las declaraciones de Brooks Koepka sugieren que tiene miedo de un duelo con Scottie Scheffler.

The arrival of LIV Golf on the big stage raised various questions. The leaders of this Tour had no dilemmas. They knew that with money they could attract quality golfers. The departure of Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka from the PGA Tour was a shock to many.

The golfers who were the foundation of this Tour, and one of the hallmarks, chose money rather than prestige and tradition. After their departure, as well as the departure of some other colleagues, things magically changed. Golf fans seem to have developed an aversion to the sport, wondering if there is any reason to follow the sport.

Frustrations were at their peak, and it seemed that the situation could escalate in a concrete way. In that period, various headlines appeared, such as: Is the success of a golfer on the PGA Tour as valid as it used to be? Such a question seemed senseless, but somehow also logical.

Two years later, fans who have been asking such questions may have their answers. 

Scottie Scheffler is the biggest star of the moment. The season he had is something few can boast of. The 28-year-old American has won seven times on the PGA Tour, a success we haven’t seen in years.

This fantastic golfer will have a chance to defend the honor of the PGA Tour in a few days. Namely, Scottie and Rory McIlroy will represent the PGA Tour, playing a match against Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, LIV Golfers. Even those who aren’t golf fans are eager to see who will triumph in this duel. Both sides are strongly motivated to succeed, especially since two waves are underestimating the other side.

Golf fans are in for a treat with the upcoming Crypto.com Showdown in Las Vegas. Brooks Koepka spoke in superlatives about his colleagues, especially Scottie Scheffler, who became an unsolvable dilemma for opponents. The question is whether the two great LIV Golfers have a recipe for Scheffler in a few days. Koepka admitted during the press conference before the big event in Las Vegas that Scheffler had a phenomenal season. Brooks is aware that across from him is an opponent who this year ‘destroyed’ opponents with great performances.

“Scottie had a hell of a year. I think it’s arguably one of the best years the Tour has ever seen,” Koepka said, as quoted by Golf Monthly.

Brooks Koepka: Bryson had a hell of a year – he played 10 times better than I did

The 34-year-old stresses that Bryson was much better than him in 2024. 

Koepka and Scottie had a chance to face each other on golf courses. It is a good prelude to what follows. It is difficult to give the right answer as to whether Scheffler would be as impressive if some of the LIV Golfers were part of the PGA Tour, but the experts of this sport generally share the view that Scottie would indeed be just as successful.

Koepka does not have an answer to such a question, but he could get an answer in a few days. Brooks wants to provide resistance not only to Scottie but also to Rory McIlroy, who also has a solid season behind him. In the words of Brooks, one can feel respect for Scheffler. Some will go that far, believing that Brooks feels a touch of dread about what’s to come.

“Bryson had a hell of a year – he played 10 times better than I did. I played with him enough to know what he could have done on the PGA Tour. We all have a good feel how we would have fared on any tour.

I think he [Scheffler] would have won a lot of his golf tournaments,” Koepka said. “But I think we would have put up a good fight. It would have been interesting.”- he concluded.

Koepka and DeChabeau have a huge responsibility, just like McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. Representing the Tour, especially after tensions that have been going on for a long time, is challenging. Both sides have an imperative to prove that they are the leading force in the golf scene. 

In the end, only one side can win. 

Whether the PGA Tour golfers will be more dominant, or whether the LIV Golfers will show that they are needlessly underestimated, remains to be seen.

It is unnecessary to analyze this duel in-depth, giving anyone an advantage. We will get the best answer in a few days. Scheffler and McIlroy are, according to many, the two best golfers in the world at the moment. They have shown in the past season what qualities they possess. PGA Tour officials are hoping for the same in the duel against LIV Golfer.