Who Is Brooks Koepka's Wife?
Brooks Koepka and actress Jena Sims got married in 2022
Who Is Brooks Koepka's Wife?
Brooks Koepka enjoyed a stunning patch of form throughout 2017-2019, claiming four Major championships. The American, who joined LIV Golf in 2022, is also a former world number one and has represented USA three times at the Ryder Cup, being on the winning side twice.
Throughout the majority of his success as a professional, he has had Jena Sims, by his side.
They began dating in 2017. According to reports, the actress, who grew up watching golf, initially met Koepka at the 2015 Masters tournament, with their relationship being made public after the man from Florida won the US Open in 2017. After holing the winning putt, Sims ran over to celebrate.
The couple got engaged in April 2021, with Koepka proposing on a beach in Jupiter, Florida. Then, in June 2022, they were joined by family and friends in Turks and Caicos. Judging by Instagram, it turned into quite the do, with Koepka and Sims treating their guests to a performance from rapper Ludacris at the afterparty.
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Born in Georgia, Sims attended Belmont University where she studied International Business. After graduating, she went on to work as an actress and model, working on screen with Hollywood stars like Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Jeremy Renner according to IMDB.
Her acting credits include the lead role in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader, a comedic horror movie made in 2012. Additionally, she has also starred in Sharknado 5, as well as hit US shows like Entourage, Dexter and One Tree Hill.
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Before taking up acting, Sims won several beauty pageants. In 2007, she was crowned Miss Georgia Junior National Teenager, along with Miss Georgia Teen USA.
In addition to her acting and modelling work, she also runs her own non-profit organization called 'Pageants of Hope.' The organization hosts pageant workshops for children with special needs. Acting as CEO, Sims has earned several awards for her volunteering.
Sims is regularly seen at the events that her husband is competing in, with the American being present for her husband's Major wins, as well as his Ryder and President Cup appearances.
Koepka signed up to LIV Golf in 2022, and is reported to have earned $69 million in 2022 alone. As well as being well supported by actress wife Sims, he has an experienced caddie alongside him in the form of Northern Irishman, Ricky Elliott.
Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.
Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.
Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°
Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°
Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°
Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°
Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
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