Brooks Koepka left on outside looking in at RBC Heritage:
Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour continues to be a rocky ride after he was left out of the RBC ...
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Brooks Koepka Faces Challenges Rejoining PGA Tour EventsDespite being first alternate at RBC Heritage, Koepka missed entry; he has played seven events since January reinstatement.
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- Brooks Koepka was excluded from the RBC Heritage field despite holding the first alternate position.
- His PGA Tour return requires earning spots in premier tournaments and accepting sponsor exemptions for lower-tier events.
- Koepka's ranking improved after tying for 12th place at last week's Masters.
- He has participated in seven tournaments since reinstatement in January, with a top finish of ninth place.
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