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Brooks Koepka Donates $5M to Charities, Including $1M to Jack Nicklaus Foundation
The former world No. 1 golfer is making a major philanthropic impact as part of his return to the PGA Tour.
Feb. 24, 2026 at 5:33pm
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Brooks Koepka has agreed to donate $5 million to various charities as part of his return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf. The PGA Tour announced that $1 million will go to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, the primary charity for this week's Cognizant Classic. Another $1.5 million will be shared among 10 other charities, while the remaining $2.5 million will be distributed to charities chosen by PGA Tour members.
Why it matters
Koepka's substantial charitable donation highlights the PGA Tour's efforts to work with players on directing funds to important causes. The donation to the Nicklaus Foundation is particularly noteworthy, as Jack Nicklaus is a legendary figure in golf and his foundation supports children's healthcare.
The details
As part of his return to the PGA Tour, Brooks Koepka has agreed to donate $5 million to various charities. The PGA Tour confirmed that $1 million will go to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, the primary charity for this week's Cognizant Classic. Another $1.5 million will be shared among 10 other charities, including ALS Bridge Foundation, Baby Quest Foundation, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The remaining $2.5 million will be distributed to charities chosen by PGA Tour members.
- The PGA Tour announced the details of Koepka's donation on February 24, 2026.
The players
Brooks Koepka
A former world No. 1 golfer who is making a $5 million charitable donation as part of his return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf.
Jack Nicklaus
A legendary golfer whose Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation is receiving a $1 million donation from Koepka.
What’s next
Koepka is set to compete in the Cognizant Classic this week, where he will be one of the top players in the field.
The takeaway
Koepka's substantial charitable donation, including $1 million to the Nicklaus Foundation, demonstrates the PGA Tour's efforts to work with players on directing funds to important causes. This move by Koepka is a significant philanthropic gesture as part of his return to the PGA Tour.
