Brooks Koepka Gives $5M to Charity After Returning to PGA Tour

Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is turning his return to the PGA Tour into a $5 million gift for charities across North America, with the first contributions already making waves in communities that need them most.

As part of his agreement to rejoin the PGA Tour from LIV Golf, Koepka committed to giving $5 million to charitable causes. The process is now underway, starting with $1 million to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, which supports the Cognizant Classic tournament.

Another $1.5 million is being distributed among 10 designated charities, with a particularly meaningful contribution going to the ALS Bridge Foundation. The foundation was recently launched by Peter Broome, a respected golf industry executive with 30 years of experience at Acushnet, after he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in August 2024.

The ALS Bridge Foundation focuses on solving one of the most frustrating challenges in medical research: the gap between laboratory discoveries and actual patient treatment. Every dollar raised goes directly to programs that speed up drug trials, improve diagnostic access, and support collaborative research across the United States and Canada.

To raise additional funds, the foundation is auctioning exclusive experiences with golf stars including Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, and CBS announcer Jim Nantz. Canadian supporters can bid on experiences with golfers Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith, plus Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki.

The Ripple Effect

The remaining $2.5 million from Koepka's commitment will be equally distributed to charities chosen by eligible PGA Tour members. This approach means the impact will spread across dozens of communities, supporting causes that matter most to the players who compete alongside Koepka each week.

By directing donations to player-selected charities and personal foundations, the contribution creates a multiplier effect that touches countless lives far beyond any single organization.

What started as a condition for one golfer's return is becoming a powerful reminder that sports can drive real change in communities nationwide.