Koepka donates $100K to COVID-19 relief efforts

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Brooks Koepka plays a shot on the ninth hole during the first round of The PLAYERS at the TPC Stadium course on March 12, 2020 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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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.
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
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) March 19, 2020

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.