Brooks Koepka Donates $5M to Charities Including ALS Research

When Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf, he committed to giving $5 million to charity. Now that promise is becoming reality in a big way.

The five-time major champion has already designated $2.5 million of his pledge, starting with $1 million to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation at the Cognizant Classic. He also distributed $1.5 million across 10 different charities, each making a real difference in their communities.

One particularly meaningful recipient is the ALS Bridge Foundation, launched by Peter Broome after his Lou Gehrig's disease diagnosis in August 2024. Broome spent 30 years as an executive at golf equipment company Acushnet before his life took an unexpected turn.

His foundation isn't just raising awareness. It's directing 100 percent of donations toward programs that speed up drug trials, improve diagnostic access, and fuel collaborative research across the United States and Canada.

The foundation is closing the gap between laboratory discoveries and when patients actually receive treatment. For families facing ALS, that timeline can mean everything.

To raise additional funds, the foundation is auctioning exclusive experiences with golf legends like Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Ryder Cup captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald, and CBS announcer Jim Nantz. Canadian stars Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith, and Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki are leading auction offerings north of the border.

The Ripple Effect

Koepka's generosity extends beyond his personal selections. The remaining $2.5 million will be equally distributed to charities chosen by eligible PGA Tour members, meaning dozens more organizations will receive support from this single commitment.

From children battling serious illness to researchers racing to find life-saving treatments, these donations will create waves of positive change. Each dollar represents hope for families waiting for breakthroughs, kids getting the care they need, and communities coming together around causes that matter.

What started as a condition for returning to the PGA Tour has become a powerful example of turning requirements into opportunities for good.