Koepka donates $100K to COVID-19 relief efforts
Brooks Koepka is doing his part to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
The world's No. 3-ranked golfer pledged to pay $100,000 from his charity to the COVID-19 relief efforts of the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties in Florida.
Koepka shared his commitment Thursday night on Twitter, including a video message explaining the money will go to local communities affected by the pandemic.
Together we can through these tough times.
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) March 19, 2020
I'm committing $100,000 through the @bkcharityfund to go to the @cfpbmc Covid-19 Response Fund. If you'd like to help please do here https://t.co/Ff15RLwOBz
stay safe everyone! pic.twitter.com/bAWKoqYIgA
Koepka is believed to be the first golfer to donate to the cause.
NBA players Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns each recently pledged the same amount as Koepka. Booker is supporting the relief efforts of various non-profit organizations, while Towns is putting the funds toward improving testing capabilities and increasing availability at the Mayo Clinic.
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