Brooks Koepka vs Pinehurst: When Power Needs Accuracy
Brooks Koepka’s driving accuracy faces Pinehurst No. 2’s sandy lies, crowned greens, and the kind of pressure that turns power into survival
Brooks Koepka has built his major-championship aura on power, nerve, and a ruthless ability to simplify brutal golf courses. Pinehurst No. 2 does not make that easy.
This SportsOrca piece breaks down why Koepka’s driving accuracy becomes the real pressure point at Pinehurst. The fairways may look open, but firm bounces, sandy native areas, wiregrass, and crowned greens can turn one missed tee shot into a full-hole survival test.
Koepka can still contend because his major résumé demands respect. But at Pinehurst, power alone is not enough. He needs short grass, clean lies, and the patience to accept discipline over ego.
