SAN FRANCISCO – One part of Mel Reid’s game plan, unique to most players, was who she called two days before her opening round at the U.S. Women’s Open.
“Yeah, I text Brooks. I texted Brooks on Tuesday. We had a long conversation and then we FaceTimed for an hour on Tuesday night,” Reid said Thursday after shooting 4-under 67 to lead the way at The Olympic Club.
Brooks, of course, is Brooks Koepka, the four-time major champion, won back-to-back U.S. Opens in 2017 and ‘18.
“He gave me a few things that he follows by in a major,” Reid said, “so obviously appreciate his help.