Brooks Koepka withdrew from the final round of the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto after a sudden hand injury. The five‑time major champion felt numbness in his ring and pinkie fingers, crippling his grip. He left the course mid‑day, abandoning a lead shared after a birdie‑heavy opening round ahead of the weekend rounds and the final playoff.

Koepka had opened with eight birdies and two bogeys, tying for the lead early in the tournament. Yet, just before his tee time in the final round, he announced withdrawal. He said he could not grip the club, citing numbness that had not occurred before. The exact nature of the injury remains unclear for now.

The injury casts doubt on Koepka’s appearance at next week’s US Open on the Shinnecock Hills course, where he claimed his second major title in 2018. With seven rounds left in the RBC, his withdrawal leaves the field open. Fans and analysts now await confirmation of his status for the U.S. Open event for the fans.

Koepka’s withdrawal underscores the physical demands of the PGA Tour schedule, especially after his brief stint in LIV Golf. The Canadian Open’s leaderboard now shifts, giving rivals a chance to surge. While his recovery timeline is uncertain, the impact on the Open’s competitive field could alter the narrative in the championship race.