Brooks Koepka has opened up about the devastating family tragedy he and wife Jena Sims endured last year, revealing how losing their unborn child affected them deeply.
The five-time major champion spoke candidly to reporters following his opening round at the PGA Championship on Thursday, offering a rare glimpse into his personal struggles.
"We had a lot of family issues go on last year," Koepka said. "That took a toll on me... and it definitely took a toll on Jena."
The couple discovered in October 2025 that Sims had suffered a miscarriage at 16 weeks.
Brooks Koepka admitted that the miscarriage he and his wife suffered took a massive toll on them
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"That was kind of tough to deal with," the 36-year-old American admitted after posting a one-under-par 69 at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania.
Koepka and Sims, who is 37, shared the heartbreaking news publicly through Instagram, posting an image of their sonogram alongside a message for others experiencing similar loss.
"At 16 weeks, we learned that our baby's heart had stopped beating," the couple wrote. "This is a grief no parent is ever prepared for. We are devastated, but remain hopeful to give Crew a sibling one day."
The pair already have a two-year-old son named Crew, who was born prematurely in 2023 and spent 20 days in neonatal intensive care.
They tied the knot in Turks and Caicos in June 2022 and have frequently been photographed together as a family since.
Jena Sims often accompanies Brooks Koepka on his golf travels
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As recently as February this year, Sims spoke openly about her healing process during an Instagram Q&A, saying she was focusing on their son.
Koepka described his current situation as a significant improvement, with domestic harmony making his professional life far more manageable.
"At home it's in a much better place. It's easier to come out to work when everything at home lines up. Everything's a lot better," he explained.
The golfer acknowledged that his difficulties in 2025 stemmed entirely from matters away from the course rather than his game itself.
"Last year was just difficult personally with what was going on off the golf course, nothing to do on it. It was just off," he said.
He now views his circumstances as an opportunity for renewal.
"So, yeah, just being in a better place. It's exciting. It's a little bit of a fresh start as well. I think that's a big piece of it. Yeah, when all that kind of lines up, it makes it enjoyable to be out here."
Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims share a son together, Crew
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Koepka's Thursday performance showcased a familiar pattern that has defined his 2026 campaign. His iron play was superb, ranking second in the field for strokes gained from tee to green.
However, his work on the putting surface told a different story entirely.
"Putter is absolutely horrendous. Ball striking is absolutely phenomenal. That's been the story of the year," he stated bluntly.
The American finished 134th in putting during the opening round, losing more than two shots to the field on the greens.
Koepka departed LIV Golf at the end of 2025, rejoining the PGA Tour in January through the Returning Member Programme. His early results were mixed, but recent form has improved with top-15 finishes at the Cognizant Classic, The Players Championship, and the Masters.