Brooks Koepka speaks, A conspiracy to put him front and center, and his over/unders for 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Brooks Koepka’s emotional return to the PGA Tour and a contentious press conference get unpacked. Over/unders for his 2026 calendar and possible signature events are tossed around. A theory that the Tour is spotlighting him to lure other stars sparks debate. Plus TGL power rankings, five players to watch at Torrey Pines, one-and-done tournament picks, LPGA season kickoff, and a suspension story on the DP World Tour.

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ANECDOTE

Brooks' Emotional Press Conference Moment

Andy recalled Brooks appearing emotional with watery eyes and walking a fine line on accountability.
He suggested Brooks balanced gratitude with non-criticism likely due to contractual constraints.

INSIGHT

Legacy vs. Current Trajectory

Hosts respect Koepka's major pedigree but stress he's at the tail end of his generation.
They acknowledge his five majors but caution about declining consistency.

ADVICE

Bet Conservatively On Brooks' Schedule

Make conservative prop calls on Koepka's 2026 signature-event participation given limited starts.
Hosts place modest over/unders: expect one or two signature events, not a full slate.

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Not sure if you've heard about it, but Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour this week! Andy joins Brendan for this Farmers Insurance Open preview coming off a big Ballfrogs win on Monday night. He's giddy about the Frogs continuing to earn the top spot in our TGL Power Rankings and makes a pitch for Michael Thorbjornsen to become a permanent member of the team. Brooks Koepka has not yet joined a TGL team, but he did join some assembled media for a pre-tournament press conference at Torrey Pines on Tuesday. He spoke about his nerves returning to the PGA Tour and seemed a little emotional discussing the path that led him back to the Farmers. Andy and Brendan unpack the half-hour presser before Brendan offers up some over/unders for Koepka's 2026 season. How many Signature Events will he play? Will he return to Bellerive for the BMW Championship in August? Will he ever suit up for Jupiter Links after all? Koepka will be in a featured group at the Farmers for Thursday and Friday which will be broadcast on linear TV thanks to ESPN. Brendan wonders if this is the PGA Tour showing off to Bryson and Rahm that they could also be prominently featured on the Worldwide Leader in Sports if they were to return before their approaching deadline. Could Patrick Reed also be part of this conspiracy? We'll have to find out. Andy shares his "5 Guys to Monitor (For Various Reasons)" ahead of this week's festivities at Torrey, keeping an eye on a horse for the course and a major champion that could be on the trade block. One-and-done picks are made for the Farmers with PJ's pick prompting a fun Medinah story from Andy. Elsewhere on the schedule, LPGA season kicks off this week at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions and Patrick Reed looks to stay hot on the DP World Tour in Bahrain. In news, the 2026 PGA Tour Player Advisory Council was announced and has a distinctly American feel, Nelly Korda has some *takes* about WTGL, and a DP World Tour player goes down for a performance-enhancing drug suspension.