The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Koepka: Made
Koepka always felt he was destined for big things.
After winning the Scottish Hydro Challenge, he said: “Hopefully, I will win on the European Tour next season.
“I know it sounds a little bit cocky but I have high expectations.
“Maybe they are borderline too high but it is good to always push yourself and never be satisfied.”
Unsurprisingly, Koepka achieved his goal the following season by winning the Turkish Airlines Open and collecting a cheque for £815,000. Since then, the American has opted to play the majority of his golf on the PGA Tour.
Sunday’s success at Erin Hills was Koepka’s first win since the Phoenix Open in February 2015 but it is unlikely to be the last.
He added: “I'd won once on the PGA Tour and once on the European Tour but I had I put myself in contention so many times. I don't want to say I was unlucky but it just never came together for me. It was the same in the majors. I have had some good chances but it never really worked out.
“I felt like I should be winning more often.
“I’m not a big fan of losing, I don’t think anyone is who plays at this level.
“It feels amazing to get my name on the US Open trophy alongside so many other great names.
“It is truly an honour.”
“I know it sounds a little bit cocky but I have high expectations”