Matthew Wolff endured a public fallout with his former LIV Golf captain Brooks Koepka, but almost a year on, the former PGA Tour star is back enjoying his golf and has moved forward.
Matthew Wolff recently expressed his joy in being back on the golf course after facing some challenges in recent years, including a falling out with his former LIV Golf captain Brooks Koepka.
Wolff joined the LIV Golf league along with other PGA Tour stars and was part of Koepka’s Smash GC team for the 2023 season. However, things took a turn for the worse when he had a public dispute with Koepka during the last season.
Koepka criticized Wolff’s work ethic in an interview with Sports Illustrated, stating, “It’s very tough to have even like a team dynamic when you’ve got one guy that won’t work.”
Wolff expressed his disappointment with his captain’s remarks, stating that he was ‘heartbroken’ by the comments. The 24-year-old has been candid about his struggles with mental health in the past, revealing that he had lost his passion for golf during the U.S. Open.
However, the 2024 season has brought new opportunities for Wolff as he has joined Bubba Watson’s RangeGoats after leaving Koepka’s team.
Following a 30th-place finish in Mexico, Wolff showed significant improvement in Las Vegas, securing a fourth-place finish just behind Dustin Johnson. His strong performance continued in Oman for the Asian Tour’s International Series.
The American golfer has fought his way into contention for the weekend, following an outstanding performance in the second round. He shot a faultless nine-under-par 63, leaving him just one shot behind the leader, Mito Pereira, who is also a fellow LIV star. Reflecting on his impressive showing, a revitalized Wolff expressed his enjoyment, stating, “I had a great time out there. My driving was on point, which made everything else a little easier.”
Wolff also shared that he is taking a more relaxed approach to golf, not placing too much pressure on himself. He acknowledged the hard work he is putting in with his coach, George Gankas, but emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive perspective. He understands that golf is not the most significant aspect of life and that he can only give his best effort, leaving the rest to fate.
Wolff burst onto the PGA Tour in 2019, quickly establishing himself as one of the sport’s most promising talents. Just a month after turning professional, he secured his first Tour victory at the 3M Open. In the following year, he made an impressive debut in the U.S. Open, finishing as a runner-up.
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