Brooks Koepka forced out before RBC Canadian Open final round in worrying U.S. Open blow

Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the RBC Canadian Open ahead of Sunday's final round, citing a hand injury just days before the start of the U.S. Open.

The PGA Tour confirmed Koepka's withdrawal on Sunday morning. 

The five-time major champion had been scheduled to tee off at 10:30am local time from the 10th tee alongside Matthieu Pavon and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen.

But his Sunday morning exit out of TPC Toronto means Pavon and Neergaard-Petersen will compete as a two-ball in the final round.

Koepka's decision to WD comes after an injury-hit third round in which he slipped to six-under par and seven shots behind the leaders. 

The American carded a two-over 72 on Saturday, tumbling into a tie for 32nd after beginning the weekend firmly in contention.

Having been just two shots off the lead after 36 holes, Koepka struggled throughout moving day and was repeatedly seen receiving treatment from his trainer. 

According to Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard, the two-time U.S. Open champion underwent treatment on his left elbow before the round, while a trainer accompanied him throughout all 18 holes.

Speaking after his third round, Koepka admitted he was experiencing troubling symptoms in his hand.

"I don't know what it is," said Koepka.

"I'm struggling to grip the club with my ring finger and pinkie finger, so can't grip it. The club was kind of just slipping because my fingers would come loose. It was kind of numb.

"I don't know what the deal was but hopefully we'll figure it out."

Koepka revealed the issue surfaced shortly before his round despite feeling fine during his warm-up.

"Then I got to the range and went to grip the club and I just couldn't even grip it," he added.

"So it lasted all day. Felt better the last few holes. I don't know if that's just the meds kicked in or what it is. But hopefully we'll figure it out now."

Watch Koepka's comments here: 

With the U.S. Open set to begin next week at Shinnecock Hills, a venue he won at in 2018, Koepka appears to have opted against risking further aggravation of the injury. 

Sunday's wet, cold and windy conditions in Toronto were unlikely to aid his recovery, with the PGA Tour bringing tee times forward and implementing split tees due to the threat of severe weather later in the day.

The withdrawal raises fresh concerns over Koepka's fitness heading into the third major championship of the season.

The 36-year-old, who rejoined the PGA Tour from LIV Golf earlier this season, has generally impressed with his tee-to-green game in 2026 but has openly admitted frustrations with his putting, experimenting with several different putters in search of improved results.

At the top of the leaderboard, Jackson Suber takes a one-shot lead into the final round over Bud Cauley, while Tommy Fleetwood, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Matt Fitzpatrick and Shane Lowry remain in contention.