Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy are two big names. Both golfers are aiming to win their first career green jackets this week.
Koepka tied for second last year, and McIlroy was runner-up at Augusta National Golf Club in 2022. Players completed practice rounds ahead of Thursday’s opening of the 2024 Masters Tournament.
Koepka took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to join Bartstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast to discuss his warm-up routine before a round of golf.
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Brooks Koepka of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland stand on the 11th green during the first round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at Los Angeles Country Club on June 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Sean M. Huffey/Getty Images)
Koepka, who currently plays in the LIV Golf League, said that when he’s warming up at the driving range, he typically hits an odd-numbered iron along with a driver, wood, and wedge.
But then he appeared to take a jab at McIlroy, suggesting the Northern Irishman may have preferred to use an even-numbered iron given that “number four is an even number.” suggested that it was high. McIlroy has won four majors and Koepka has won five majors.
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“I think so, probably. The players will probably do the same thing. Maybe it’ll be even instead of odd clubs,” Koepka said. “sorry.” “Rory is probably an even number. As you know, 4 is an even number. 5 is an odd number, so yes.”
Brooks of Team USA takes his second shot on the first hole during the 2023 Ryder Cup Sunday singles match against Ludwig Aberg at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy, October 1, 2023. – Koepka. (David Cannon/Getty Images)
Spanish golfer Jon Rahm won his second career major last year by defeating Koepka for the coveted green jacket. Koepka also finished second at the 2019 Masters.
While Koepka controversially moved to the LIV Golf Circuit, McIlroy decided to remain on the PGA Tour. In 2022, McIlroy told players who chose LIV to leave the PGA Tour to “just go over there” and “don’t try to come back and play here again.” But in recent months, he has softened his stance.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles as he exits the 18th green during the opening day of the DP World Tour Championship at the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 16, 2023. (Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
“I think life is about choices. Some people choose to go and play at LIV, and some people choose to stay here. Those who are still eligible to be on this tour come back and play. If you want to do it, if you want to try something, let’s do it.” They keep coming back,” McIlroy said. guardian.
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McIlroy also said he has “changed.” [his] “Tune” discusses the penalties players would face if they were to return to the PGA Tour.
“I understand the situation in golf and I understand that the reduction of the PGA Tour and the reduction of the LIV Tour and other events is bad for both parties,” he said. “To make the game better, it would be much better to stay together and move forward together. That’s my opinion. So for me, it’s about getting everyone together as soon as possible and starting playing and building the strongest possible field. I think it’s perfect for golf. ”
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