Brooks Koepka is trying to remain optimistic about the PGA Tour's intended restart date in June, but he doesn't see the ambitious plan working out given current travel complications.
"I hope we start in June, I just think it's a little unrealistic," Koepka said Wednesday on Instagram, according to The New York Times' Bill Pennington. "You think about all these guys that are going to be in airports flying everywhere. There are so many guys. Everything has to be cleaned. Is it really possible?"
The No. 3-ranked player in the world made his comments following a report of the PGA Tour's intention to resume at the Charles Schwab Challenge on June 11, which the Tour confirmed with an official announcement Thursday.
However, commissioner Jay Monahan said the PGA Tour will only resume play when "it is considered safe to do so under the guidance of the leading public health authorities."
While Koepka is pessimistic, other pros applauded the PGA Tour's plan. Bubba Watson said he likes "the initiative" of setting a schedule and Justin Thomas penned a lengthy Instagram post commending the Tour staff's effort while understanding things may still change.
"I love that the PGA Tour put something out there," Thomas wrote. "If it happens or not is an unknown since everyone's safety remains the top priority, but to have them put the effort to show us a plan is great."
The PGA Tour is in position to be one of the first North American sports to return after play halted March 12 at The Players Championship.
