Brooks Koepka, a renowned American professional golfer, was born to Bob Koepa and Denise Jakows.
Koepka, a skilled PGA Tour golfer, attained the spot in the World Golf Ranking for 47 weeks in October 2018 after winning the CJ Cup.
He clinched the US Open championship in 2017 and 2018, becoming the golfer in the tournament’s history to win consecutive majors.
Who Are Brooks Koepka Parents?
Brooks Koepka was born to Bob Koepa and Denise Jakows. However, Denise and Bob Koepka parted ways when their children were young.
Bob, a renowned real estate broker for many years, takes great pride in his son’s success. He frequently posts pictures of Brooks on social media and commends his achievements. Bob raised his two sons, Brooks and Chase, with his ex-wife Denise.
On the other hand, Denise is an anchor for 5 WPTV and resides in Florida with her two sons.
Bob Koepa & Denise Jakows Ethnicity
According to several news sources, Brooks Koepka’s ancestors are believed to be of Polish or German origin, and rumors suggest Czech roots.
Brooks’ father, Bob Koepa, is an American citizen, standing at 5 feet 6 inches, and weighs around 70 kg.
Brooks’ mother, Denise, currently works as a news anchor and is five feet four inches tall, weighing around sixty-five kilograms.
Bob Koepa & Denise Jakows Career Details
Bob Koepa hails from Bridgeport, West Virginia, where he spent his childhood and attended Bridgeport High School before enrolling at West Virginia Wesleyan College to pursue higher education.
Bob has a background in sports and even competed in professional baseball during his college years. He played as a pitcher for the West Virginia Wesleyan University baseball team.
After college, Bob switched to golf and started working for his uncle at the Champion Lakes Golf Resort in Bolivar, Pennsylvania.
Denise Jakows is an anchor for 5 WPTV and resides with her two sons. Her life took a turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but she overcame it with her sons’ help.
Bob and Denise also have another son named Chase Koepa, a professional United States golfer. He was a part of the University of South Florida golf team and won four events there.
