Brooks Koepka Misses Cut at WM Phoenix Open 2024

Putting struggles derail former major champion's tournament return

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:31pm

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Despite switching to a new putter earlier in the week, four-time major champion Brooks Koepka failed to make the cut at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open. Koepka lost approximately 2.4 strokes to the field, with 2.5 of those coming on the greens. The switch to a TaylorMade Spider model putter was not enough to improve his performance, as he gained only about a stroke putting on Friday.

Why it matters

Koepka's missed cut marks his second event back on the PGA TOUR after a period away from competition. His primary goal for the West Coast Swing was to reacclimate to TOUR play, so the missed cut, while disappointing, is not entirely unexpected as he works to regain his form.

The details

Koepka will now shift his focus to the upcoming Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Florida, an event played near his home in Jupiter. Other notable performances included Si Woo Kim's blistering 62 to take the lead, and Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa finishing the day on the projected cutline.

  • Brooks Koepka switched to a new TaylorMade Spider putter earlier in the week.

The players

Brooks Koepka

A four-time major champion who is making his second start back on the PGA TOUR after a period away from competition.

Si Woo Kim

Carded a 62 on Friday to take the lead at the WM Phoenix Open.

Xander Schauffele

Finished the day on the projected cutline at 1-under par.

Collin Morikawa

Also finished the day on the projected cutline at 1-under par.

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What they’re saying

“Despite switching putters earlier in the week, Brooks Koepka will not be playing the weekend at the WM Phoenix Open. This marks his second event back in PGA TOUR competition.”

— Chief Editor

What’s next

Koepka will now focus on the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Florida, played near his home in Jupiter.

The takeaway

Koepka's missed cut at the WM Phoenix Open, despite switching to a new putter, highlights the challenges he faces in regaining his form after a period away from competition. However, his primary goal for the West Coast Swing was simply to reacclimate to TOUR play, so the missed cut, while disappointing, is not entirely unexpected as he works to regain his top form.