SAN DIEGO — Brooks Koepka felt nerves he had not experienced in years.
The swagger that was such a hallmark of his five major championships was replaced by concern about the reception he would get upon his return to the PGA Tour after four seasons competing in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League.
Koepka didn’t make a birdie until his final hole Thursday, when he failed to break par on the tough South Course at Torrey Pines in the Farmers Insurance Open.
And there was a small measure of relief.
“I’m just grateful to be out here and have a chance to compete with these guys,” Koepka said.