Chase Koepka is a young and talented professional American golfer. From a line of some great athletes, the young golfer seems to be following the footsteps of his elder brother, Brooks Koepka who is a renowned golf player in America and beyond.
Koepka started his career as a professional in 2016 and since then, he has continued to improve with each strike. He has won a few tournaments on the way. Koepka is definitely a talent one should look out for.
Chase Koepka Biography
Chase Koepka was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA on January 30, 1994, to Bob Koepka and Denise Jakows. His mom once had a career as a TV news anchor in Florida, which was the reason why she did not drop her maiden name. Unfortunately, the marriage between his parents came to an end in divorce when Chase was only an infant.
As a result of the divorce between his parents, the 30 year old and his brother were brought up by their mother who was very supportive of their career, with Brooks who is the older of the two growing up to be one of the best golfers in the world.
Chase attended Cardinal Newman High school in West Palm Beach where he played for four years under Toby Hill. He also attended the University of South Florida from 2012 to 2016. He graduated with a degree in marking in spring 2016. He won up to four tournaments during his college career.
It seems athleticism runs in Koepka’s family lineage, his great uncle, Dick Groat is a major league baseball player. More so, his father was also an athlete, although he did not go professional. Bob played basketball and baseball at Bridgeport High School before going on to lead West Virginia Wesleyan College in strikeouts and innings pitched in 1981.
Hic Career Journey Journey
Koepka arrived in Europe in early 2016 but did not play until 2017 and after his remarkable performance on the Challenge Tour, he earned a European tour card after he finished among the top 15 in the Road to Oman Rankings. He played on the tour again the following year and did much better.
He finished in the top-10 up to five times. He was the runner-up in the Italian challenge. And the Kazakhstan Open and he finished 9th in the Order of Merit which earned him a place on the European Tour for 2018.
In 2013/2014, Koepka became the first golfer in USF history to average shooting less than par all season. He had an average of 70.9 per round and won two tournaments while shooting par or better on a school-record 21 rounds. He recorded 109 birdies which took him to 10th place on USF’s career birdies list.
In 2018, Koepka finished 7th place in the BMW SA Open but he could not finish in the top 20 of any European Tour event. He finished 182nd in the Order of Merit. In 2019, he played on the Challenge Tour but made the cut three times in 12 events and also made an attempt to qualify for the 2020 Korn Ferry Tour.
Koepka spent almost three years on the European and Challenge tours before he left Europe for the United States. He returned to South Florida where he spends most of his time. He is best known for winning the title of the ‘2016 Mission Inn Spring Spectacular’.
He Has A Good height
The 26-year-old golfer stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 70kg. His birth sign is Aquarius. His other body measurements are not provided.
Some Interesting Facts About Him
1. He Was Named Palm Beach High School Golfer of The Year
During his high school days because of his exceptional performance, Koepka was named Palm Beach County high school golfer of the year as junior and senior.
2. Loves Watching Football Basketball and Baseball
Aside from playing golf, Koepka enjoys watching basketball, baseball, and football. He once stated that he supports the Miami Heat and Everton.
3. He Is A Very Private Person
Despite being a private person, Koepka is active on Instagram and Twitter (@chasekoepka). He once posted a picture of his girlfriend, Samantha Martini on Instagram and he also mentioned she has watched him play like three times.
4. He Contributed Immensely To The USF’s Trips To NCCA Championship
He has helped USF make consecutive trips to the NCAA championships for the first time. He also led the Bulls with a 71.4 season scoring average. The Bulls were able to defend their American athletic conference title.
5. Teamed Up With His Brother In 2017 For Zurich Classic In New Orleans
The Koepka brothers teamed up together in the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic in New Orleans in 2017. The brothers finished the game in fifth place. His brother, Brooks was the no.1 golfer in the world as of 2019. Unlike Chase whose net worth is still under review, Brooks is worth approximately $18 million.
6. Helped His High School Team To The State Championships.
While in high school, he led his team to the state championships and was named to the Rolex Honorable Mention All-America team as a junior.
7. His Mother Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer In 2011
In 2011, his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. The period was a very difficult one for Chase and the entire family, but after a series of treatments, Jakows got the better side of the disease. At the time of her ailment, Chase had to take care of her and make sure everything was going well in the house together with his brother. He would later reveal that the diagnosis brought the family even closer.
Complete profile of Chase Koepka
| Chase Koepka | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chase Koepka |
| Date of Birth | 30 January 1994 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Zodiac Sign | NA |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth place | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Professional golfer |
| Education | University of South Florida |
| Father | Bob Koepka |
| Mother | Denise Jakows |
| Siblings | Brooks Koepka |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Spouse/Partner | NA |
| Girlfriend | Samantha Martini(EX) |
| Kids | NA |
| Religion | NA |
| Estimated Net Worth: | NA |
| Source of net worth | Golfing career |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Hair color | Light Brown |
| Social media | Twitter |
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