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Brooks Koepka Apologizes After Tee Shot Causes Fan to Lose Sight in Eye

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Brooks Koepka has issued an apology after a tee shot he hit during the Ryder Cup struck a fan in the eye.

In the apology note on Instagram, Koepka noted the fan, identified as Ms. Remande, had her condition worsen since the incident occurred on Friday:

"I was deeply hurt and saddened by the tragic accident that occurred when a shot I hit off the sixth tee struck Ms. Remande. I spoke to her at the time on the golf course and after now learning her condition is worse than first thought, I have made contact with her/family to offer my sincere and heartfelt sympathy.