Koepka links up with soccer stars for pre-World | Golf News

Brooks Koepka gave members of England’s national soccer workforce a much-needed break from World Cup preparations by teaming up with a number of gamers for a spherical of golf.

Last week, Koepka — who will make his return to the Genesis Scottish Open after an 11-year absence — joined England’s Harry Kane, John Stones, Jordan Pickford, Elliot Anderson, and training goalkeeper Jason Steele for a laid-back day on the course.

The five-time major champion and the group of soccer stars put their golf expertise to the check on the Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole Dutchman’s Pipe Course at the Belgrove Resort and Spa in West Palm Beach, where the English squad is at present based forward of the World Cup. “We had a plus one – we had Koepka on and it was amazing,” Anderson said in a social media clip.

“I think Harry sorted it. He must know him. It was mint, he was so good and he put me to shame. I was nervous on the tee box, but I did alright.”

When requested which teammate put on the best efficiency, Anderson remarked: “Steeley and Kane, they’re the best. They’ve got a bit of a competition for who’s the best. Brilliant golfers. It’s good to play with them.”

Ahead of this yr’s World Cup, England supervisor Thomas Tuchel has made a concerted effort to prioritize downtime for his gamers, aiming to foster a relaxed ambiance before the strain intensifies. Yet the 52 yr previous maintained that his workforce continues to put in substantial effort adapting to Florida‘s harsh climate, which incorporates oppressive humidity and intense thunderstorms.

“We still had the chance to train on a high level. The training was not affected by the weather,” Tuchel told reporters. “In the opposite, it’s easier to train without the sunshine, so no problem. We adapt to it; we make the most out of it.”

English gamers have adopted distinctive methods while acclimating to the bizarre setting, with Dan Burn disclosing that a Disney Land tour assisted him in managing the temperature.

“I didn’t notice [the heat] that much, if I am being honest,” Burn said following Saturday’s 1-0 pleasant win over New Zealand in Tampa Bay. “I have been here a week before, I did Disney with the kids because I wanted to get a bit of a head start.

“Honestly, I feel that helped. Don’t get us incorrect, it wasn’t like a Saturday afternoon in Newcastle, but I felt a lot better than I used to be anticipating to.”

Regarding why Burn arrived in the United States considerably ahead of the World Cup’s commencement, the 34 year old clarified: “I wished to do that because I’m not used to the heat as a lot. About half the squad did that and half the squad did not, but I really feel better for it.

“We probably haven’t had the weather that we wanted this week. It has been a bit cloudy and rainy, but the last two days especially there has been a bit of heat. Personally, it hasn’t affected me as much as I thought it would, but I can’t speak for anyone else.”