Meeting Brooks Koepka: Early Lessons in Fundamentals, Humility, and Work Ethic

Warren Bottke shares how coaching Brooks’s dad led to mentoring Brooks at 9, focusing on PGA-level posture, grip, and alignment — and teaching him to show his game, not talk it.

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Brooks Koepka’s First Majors: Emotional Thanks and a Coach’s Humble Reply

Brooks Koepka’s First Majors: Emotional Thanks and a Coach’s Humble Reply

Driver Off the Deck: Low, Penetrating Shot for Distance and Wind Control

Driver Off the Deck: Low, Penetrating Shot for Distance and Wind Control

Iron Stinger: Low, Controlled Knockdown Shot for Windy Conditions

Iron Stinger: Low, Controlled Knockdown Shot for Windy Conditions

The Bunker: Simple “Pancake” and “V-Swing” Method for Softer, Controlled Shots

The Bunker: Simple “Pancake” and “V-Swing” Method for Softer, Controlled Shots

4-Step Swing Grid Drill: Improve Connection, Power, and Swing Path Consistency

4-Step Swing Grid Drill: Improve Connection, Power, and Swing Path Consistency

Pizza Drill: Lag Putting Accuracy and Short Putt Technique to Eliminate 3-Putts

Pizza Drill: Lag Putting Accuracy and Short Putt Technique to Eliminate 3-Putts

Junior Success Stories: Personalized Coaching for Long-Term Player Development

Junior Success Stories: Personalized Coaching for Long-Term Player Development

PGA Fundamentals: Posture, Grip, and Alignment for Consistent Ball Striking

PGA Fundamentals: Posture, Grip, and Alignment for Consistent Ball Striking

Warren Bottke: 52 Years Coaching, 7,000 Students, and 30 Tour Professionals

Warren Bottke: 52 Years Coaching, 7,000 Students, and 30 Tour Professionals

Coaching Philosophy: Building Complete Golfers Through Trust, Goals, and Balance

Coaching Philosophy: Building Complete Golfers Through Trust, Goals, and Balance

Brooks Koepka’s Goal: Chasing 10 Majors and Building a Historic Career

Brooks Koepka’s Goal: Chasing 10 Majors and Building a Historic Career

Long Bunker Shot: Club Selection and Smooth Technique for Consistent Results

Long Bunker Shot: Club Selection and Smooth Technique for Consistent Results

Warren Bottke on Brooks Koepka’s Move to LIV Golf

Warren Bottke on Brooks Koepka’s Move to LIV Golf

Stop-and-Go Drill: Improve Swing Plane, Tempo, and Solid Ball Striking

Stop-and-Go Drill: Improve Swing Plane, Tempo, and Solid Ball Striking

Belly Button Triangle Drill: Improve Body-Arm Connection and Ball Striking

Belly Button Triangle Drill: Improve Body-Arm Connection and Ball Striking

The 4 P’s of Putting: Face, Path, Pace, and Position for Consistent Results

The 4 P’s of Putting: Face, Path, Pace, and Position for Consistent Results

Deep Rough on a Slope: Club, Grip, and Swing Keys for a Successful Escape

Deep Rough on a Slope: Club, Grip, and Swing Keys for a Successful Escape

Journaling, Routine, and the Power of Consistent Preparation in Golf

Journaling, Routine, and the Power of Consistent Preparation in Golf

Brooks Koepka’s Path: From Junior Golf to College and the PGA Tour

Brooks Koepka’s Path: From Junior Golf to College and the PGA Tour

Fairway Bunker Techniques: Clean Contact, Control, and Consistent Escapes

Fairway Bunker Techniques: Clean Contact, Control, and Consistent Escapes

The Piston Drill: Train Sequencing and Right-Arm Extension for Explosive Power

The Piston Drill: Train Sequencing and Right-Arm Extension for Explosive Power

Pre-Shot Routine: Sharpen Focus, Commit to the Target, and Reduce Tension

Pre-Shot Routine: Sharpen Focus, Commit to the Target, and Reduce Tension

Isometric Putting Drill: Build a Square Clubface and Better Distance Control

Isometric Putting Drill: Build a Square Clubface and Better Distance Control

Brooks Koepka’s Junior Coach: BLT Pitching Method for Distance and Consistency

Brooks Koepka’s Junior Coach: BLT Pitching Method for Distance and Consistency

Ball-in-the-Paddle Drill: Create a Steady, Square-Faced Putting Stroke

Ball-in-the-Paddle Drill: Create a Steady, Square-Faced Putting Stroke

From College Golfer to Tour Aspirations: Coaching for Progress and Belief

From College Golfer to Tour Aspirations: Coaching for Progress and Belief

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Brooks Koepka’s Goal: Chasing 10 Majors and Building a Historic Career

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Collin Morikawa’s First Major: Confidence, Calm, and a Career-Defining Shot

Collin Morikawa’s First Major: Confidence, Calm, and a Career-Defining Shot

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Jon Rahm’s Early Fitness Routine: Youth Training Principles for Strength, Power & Longevity

Jon Rahm’s Early Fitness Routine: Youth Training Principles for Strength, Power & Longevity

How Jon Rahm Turned Clubfoot Into a Strength: Adaptation, Hip Rotation & Compact Swing

How Jon Rahm Turned Clubfoot Into a Strength: Adaptation, Hip Rotation & Compact Swing

Coaching Collin Morikawa: From Age 8 to Major Champion Through Holistic Development

Coaching Collin Morikawa: From Age 8 to Major Champion Through Holistic Development

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How Jon Rahm’s Journey Began: From Raw Talent at 13 to a World No.1 Mindset in Golf

How Jon Rahm’s Journey Began: From Raw Talent at 13 to a World No.1 Mindset in Golf

How a Tiny 9-Hole Course Shaped Collin Morikawa’s Precision Iron Game

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How Jon Rahm Adapted to U.S. College Golf: Discipline, Competition & Mental Toughness

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