Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims' Relationship Timeline

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Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims got married in June 2022 and welcomed their first child a year later

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Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims are parents!

The couple, who wed in June 2022, welcomed a son, Crew Sims Koepka, on July 27, 2023.

"I love my Crew," Jen captioned a photo on Instagram of her and Koepka with their little bundle of joy.

Koepka and Sims announced their pregnancy on Instagram on the professional golfer's 33rd birthday in May 2023. Roughly two weeks later, on Mother's Day, they revealed the sex of their baby.

"I cannot wait to become a boy mom 🩵," the philanthropist wrote on Instagram alongside photos of the couple eating donuts filled with blue icing.

Koepka and Sims met at the 2015 Masters. But during a May 2019 interview with Golf Digest, the model said she and Koepka "almost never talk about golf."

However, the former Miss Teen USA does frequent most of her husband's golf tournaments. "I love being able to support Brooks and watch him because he's so talented," she said. "He'll say to me all the time: 'It must be so boring walking around in the crowd watching me play.' And I'm like, no way. I actually really enjoy it."

The Sharknado actress also added, "I think it's hilarious to be standing in the galleries watching Brooks and hearing what people say about him."

From their first interaction on the golf course to their beach wedding, here's everything to know about Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims' relationship timeline.

April 2015: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims meet at the Masters

"We met at the 2015 Masters," Sims told Golf Digest in 2018. "We were on Hole 7, which I don't even remember, but he's like, 'Oh, I remember what you were wearing, where we were standing, everything.' It was cool … We were just friends at that point."

June 2017: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims go public with their relationship at the U.S. Open

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Richard Heathcote/Getty

Sims and Koepka went public with their relationship at the U.S. Open in 2017, but an uncomfortable moment soured the big reveal. Announcer Joe Buck mistakenly identified Sims as Koepka's ex-girlfriend Becky Edwards on TV.

"My phone LIT up," Sims recalled to Golf Digest. "It was half like, 'Congratulations to Brooks!' And the other half were, 'Did you hear what happened?' And I was like, of course I did. It was immediate. I was like, 'It's okay,' life continues. We're just fine. It was an honest mistake."

To forget about the mishap and celebrate Koepka's big win, the pair hopped on a plane to Las Vegas. "For five days, we kinda escaped it. We were in our own little world in Vegas celebrating. So we didn't really have to experience what the media blew it up to be," she continued. "We were by the pool and the casino just hanging out, no worries about that at all. And Brooks ended up meeting Joe Buck. They're totally cool."

June 21, 2017: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims go Instagram official

It was on that trip to Vegas that Sims made their relationship Instagram official by posting a photo with Koepka and a bunch of their friends partying. The two looked cozy in the photo, making it clear that they were together.

July 12, 2017: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims make their first red carpet appearance together

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Koepka and Sims made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2017 ESPY Awards. Sims wore a sparkling magenta gown, while Koepka looked sharp in a blue-and-black suit.

June 17, 2018: Jena Sims celebrates Brooks Koepka's U.S. Open win with his family

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David Cannon/Getty

Sims proved she was getting close with Koepka's family when they all posed with him for a photo following his U.S. Open win in 2018. A day later, she took to Instagram to show her support. "So much gratitude, so deserved. Back to back baby! Congratulations Brooks and Rick!" she wrote, referring to Koepka's longtime caddy, Ricky Elliott.

July 2019: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims attend the ESPY Awards

The couple attended the ESPY Awards again in 2019. That evening, Koepka took home the award for Best Male Golfer and was also nominated for Male Athlete of the Year alongside Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts.

May 2020: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims celebrate three years together

Jena Sims Instagram
Jena Sims Instagram

Sims and Koepka celebrated three years of dating in May 2020. The model shared a sweet batch of photos on Instagram for the occasion, including snaps from their world travels and tender moments. "Celebrating 3 years (and some change)," she captioned the post.

February 6, 2021: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims appear in a Super Bowl ad together

The duo was featured in a Super Bowl commercial for Michelob Ultra directed by the legendary Spike Lee in 2021. "Thank you @michelobultra for including a little slice of our life in your Super Bowl commercial," wrote Sims on Instagram. "Spike Lee was a dream to work with... and I guess you too, @bkoepka."

March 3, 2021: Brooks Koepka proposes to Jena Sims

The longtime couple got engaged on March 3, 2021, in Jupiter, Florida. Sims shared photos from the intimate moment on her Instagram a month later on April Fools' Day, writing, "Forever is no joke."

The next day, she shared a few more details on her Instagram Story. "I was surprised," she said. "I knew it was coming, just not on that day at that exact moment."

July 24, 2021: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims stun at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party

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Rodrigo Varela/Getty

Sims brought Koepka along to the SI Swimsuit Issue launch party in 2021. "Didn't take much convincing to get @bkoepka to come to @si_swimsuit launch with me," she teased on Instagram.

Though Sims hadn't been featured in the issue at the time, she posted a TikTok video auditioning to be included in 2022.

"I am a firm believer in going after what you want — in fact I slid into my now husband's DMs," she said. "That's why I'm submitting for my dream job of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie. Helping people and spreading joy really is my passion and I know that together we can create even more positive impact on the world."

September 3, 2021: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims celebrate six months of engagement

The actress expressed her gratitude for Koepka on the six-month anniversary of their engagement. "Engaged a whole 6 months today," she wrote on Instagram. "You don't need someone to complete you, only to accept you completely."

September 26, 2021: Jena Sims supports Brooks Koepka at the Ryder Cup

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Andrew Redington/Getty

Sims showed her support for Koepka at the 2021 Ryder Cup by sporting a matching outfit and cheering for him on the sidelines — and sneaking in a few kisses between drives.

She captioned a photo of them kissing on the course, "Ryder Die."

April 1, 2022: Jena Sims tricks fans into thinking she and Brooks Koepka were already married

As an April Fool's Day prank, Sims posted a photo of her wearing a wedding dress on Instagram with the caption, "We eloped," before adding, "April Fools! Wouldn't do that to ya." The post turned out to be a promotion for Intermix's bridal capsule collection.

April 2022: Jena Sims steps in as Brooks Koepka's caddy

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David Cannon/Getty

Sims stepped into the role of Koepka's caddy for the Par 3 Contest ahead of the 2022 Masters in Augusta, Georgia. It's a long-standing tradition for spouses, partners and children of golfers to take on the responsibility for the fun event.

April 2022: Jena Sims enjoys a bachelorette weekend with friends

The model jetted off to the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino in April for an unforgettable "last sail before the veil" weekend, complete with over-the-top outfits and plenty of girl time.

"Jean's last Single Flamingle is well underway," wrote Sims alongside a carousel of photos on Instagram. "My girls surprised me and all wore my @stevemadden shoe. My heart and my champagne glass overfloweth."

May 26, 2022: Jena Sims honors her five-year dating anniversary with Brooks Koepka

Jena Sims Instagram
Jena Sims Instagram

Just days before their wedding, Sims and Koepka marked five years together as a couple. "Year five anniversary. Wood. Love you @bkoepka last time celebrating this date as a couple," wrote Sims beside several heartfelt photos from their time together.

May 26, 2022: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims sit courtside in Miami

Sims and Koepka enjoyed a date night at Game 5 of the Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Miami. Koepka shared a courtside photo with his fiancée, writing, "She's WIFE HOT."

June 1, 2022: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims kick off their wedding weekend

The couple kicked off their wedding weekend in Turks and Caicos by hosting a luxurious welcome dinner for some of their guests on June 1, 2022. "We hosted a small welcome dinner on Wednesday for family, bridal party, and friends who are like family. It was magic," wrote Sims on Instagram, alongside photos of their loved ones and a gorgeous white floral tablescape.

The following day, the couple invited their guests to a stunning white party on the beach, complete with picnic tables and branded coconuts. Sims wore a dazzling gold corseted gown and called the event "everything my Pinterest board dreamed of and then some."

June 4, 2022: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims get married

Koepka and Sims tied the knot on June 4, 2022, in Turks and Caicos. Sims wore a sparkling, jewel-encrusted white gown with a high slit and a flowing train. She later changed into a short feathered number perfect for dancing.

Meanwhile, Koepka looked sharp in his grey suit and black tie. He shared some photos three days after the wedding with the caption, "Best. Day. Of. My. Life." The pair also revealed on Instagram Stories that Ludacris performed at their reception, according to Golf Digest.

October 17, 2022: Jena Sims supports Brooks Koepka's LIV golf

After Koepka's victory at the LIV Golf Invitational Series Jeddah, Sims marked the occasion with a post on Instagram. "Get your booty home so we can both kiss ya @bkoepka 😘 Congrats on the win, so incredibly deserved 🤍," she wrote along with a photo of them and their dog, Cove. She also included pictures of Koepka with his trophy in the carousel post.

November 28, 2022: Jena Sims calls Brooks Koepka her "calm in the chaos"

Sims is very "thankful" for Koepka. On Thanksgiving, she posted a photo with the pro golfer and their dog, Cove.

"My calm in the chaos 🫶🤎," Sims captioned the post.

December 30, 2022: Brooks Koepka celebrates Jena Sims' 34th birthday

Koepka gave his wife a shout-out on Instagram in honor of her special day.

"Happy Birthday to my wife! Love you Jean🍑," he wrote, swapping Jena for Jean, which is an inside joke between the couple.

April 5, 2023: Jena Sims serves as Brooks Koepka's caddy during Masters Par 3 Contest

Per tradition, Sims stepped in as Koepka's caddy at the Masters Par 3 Contest in Augusta, Georgia. This event always takes place on the Wednesday before the Masters Tournament.

"Since the Masters is so serious, it's basically the Super Bowl of golf, they like to let the players' spouses and kids caddy for them at the [Par 3 Contest], so that's why I'm wearing the jumpsuit," Sims, who was dressed in a white boiler suit emblazoned with the name Koepka, said during a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram.

At the end of the clip, Koepka confirmed that Sims "killed it" as his caddy.

May 3, 2023: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims announce that they're expecting their first child

The pair shared the big news on Instagram on Koepka's 33rd birthday.

"The best is yet to come," they captioned a joint Instagram post, which featured Sims showing off her baby belly and Koepka holding a series of ultrasound photos.

May 14, 2023: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims reveal the sex of their baby

On Mother's Day, the couple revealed that they're expecting a baby boy.

"I cannot wait to become a boy mom 🩵," Sims captioned a series of photos on Instagram of the couple eating donuts filled with blue icing.

July 27, 2023: Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims welcome their first child

<p>Jena Sims Koepka/ Instagram</p>

Jena Sims Koepka/ Instagram

Koepka and Sims' son, Crew Sims Koepka, arrived six weeks early and just two days before the philanthropist was slated to have her baby shower.

"Crew Sims Koepka was ready for the world because he decided to break my water just 2 minutes after Brooks walked inside the house from the gym on Thursday, July 27th at 5:50 pm. 6 weeks ahead of my due date. Already showing who's boss," Sims wrote on Instagram.

Crew was breech, so the labor and delivery team decided to perform a C-section.

"He came out crying and breathing 🙏🏻 everything went well," she continued. "I seriously have never seen or felt so much love and felt more like a team than I have with Brooks throughout all of this."

Sims went on to share that Crew will remain in the NICU for "a little while longer" as he is still being fed through a tube.

"He's off oxygen (🙏🏻), breathing on his own, he is starting to take a bottle (in very small amounts) otherwise feeding through his nose. He is meeting tiny milestones every day!" she shared. "Leaving the hospital without your baby is something I wish on no one. It's the hardest thing we've ever done. We have been visiting him as much as possible, and know he's in the absolute best care."

October 19, 2023: Brooks Koepka enjoys date night with Jena Sims ahead of her Sports Illustrated announcement

<p>Jena Sims Koepka Instagram</p> Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims Koepka with their son Crew.

Jena Sims Koepka Instagram

Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims Koepka with their son Crew.

"Mom & Dad" enjoyed a night out ahead of Sims' big announcement: being named one of the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue rookies.

"Thank YOU for the votes, the support, the reshares, even the hate. It all counted," she wrote on Instagram. "WE DID IT BABY!!! Beyond honored to be named one of the first rookies for the 60th anniversary issue of @si_swimsuit alongside my fellow Swim Search winners."

April 10, 2024: Jena Sims joins Brooks Koepka on the course with their baby at the Par 3 Contest

<p>Warren Little/Getty</p> Brooks Koepka holds his son, Crew, with Jena Sims on the ninth green during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament on April 10, 2024.

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Brooks Koepka holds his son, Crew, with Jena Sims on the ninth green during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament on April 10, 2024.

Koepka had two special guests with him during the Par 3 Contest family day for the 2024 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Koepka swung his son Crew in the air and even had him hold a mini golf club.

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