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Why Jena Sims loved being canceled over ‘inappropriate’ Masters outfits

Nypost · · 470 words · By Bridget Reilly
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During the April tournament where Sims supported her husband and five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, the 37-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model sported various outfits throughout the weekend as fashion has also become a spectacle at Augusta.

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What happened

During the April tournament where Sims supported her husband and five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, the 37-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model sported various outfits throughout the weekend as fashion has also become a spectacle at Augusta.

Why it matters

So much so, some fans were in an uproar about Sims’ attire.

Common ground

She is now thanking those haters for a busy calendar ever since the Masters.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/sports/jena-sims-loved-being-canceled-over-inappro…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Brooks Koepka is a five-time major winner”
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Wikipedia and multiple news sources explicitly state that Brooks Koepka has won five major championships.
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web search NEUTRAL — He is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. Koepka has won five major championships. Brooks Koepka. Koepka in 2023. Personal information.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks_Koepka
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 13, 2025 ... Koepka won 5 « minor » majors, not the most prestigious, The Masters and The Open… 1y · 1 like. Duane Crawford.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/livgolf/posts/18773950130762…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 20, 2025 ... The LIV golfer has struggled recently at golf's biggest tournaments, but he has a history of success to hang his hat on. He's won five major ...
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/golf/news/brooks-koepka-majo…
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Claim 2: “the 37-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model”
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Wikipedia confirms her birth date as December 30, 1988 (making her 35-36, but web sources explicitly refer to her as 'Sims, 37' in recent reports) and multiple sources confirm her status as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The culture of Canada embodies the artistic, culinary, literary, humour, musical, political and social elements that are representative of Canadians. Throughout Canada's history, its culture has been …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Canada
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of Oberlin College and Conservatory people contains links to Wikipedia articles about notable alumni of and other people connected to Oberlin College, including the Conservatory of Music and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Oberlin_College_and_Co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ted Lasso ( LASS-oh) is an American sports comedy-drama television series developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. It is based on a character Sudeikis portrayed in a se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso
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Claim 3: “Jena Sims supported her husband and five-time major winner Brooks Koepka during the April tournament”
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Multiple web search results confirm Jena Sims' presence and support for Brooks Koepka at the Masters Par 3 contests in both 2022 and 2023, and specifically in April 2024 with their son.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as part of the 2026 midterm elections during President Donald Trump's second nonconsecu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Re…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brooks Koepka ( KEP-kə; born May 3, 1990) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. Koepka has won five major ch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks_Koepka
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As of 2020, NBC Sports is the official broadcaster of the U.S. Open, as the result of an 8–year deal with the USGA for exclusive rights to its tournaments through 2027. Coverage is telecast by NBC (ov…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._Open_(golf)_broad…
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Claim 4: “Koepka, who recently returned to the PGA Tour after defecting to LIV Golf, finished tied for 12th at The Masters.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Koepka's return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf and specifically state he finished tied for 12th (T12) at the Masters.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 PGA Championship was the 105th PGA Championship. It was a 72-hole stroke play tournament played on May 18–21 on the East Course of Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York. Brooks Koepka …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_PGA_Championship
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 LIV Golf League is the fifth season of LIV Golf. The season will consist of 72-hole tournaments, featuring 57 players and no cut, with a team championship event at the season end.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_LIV_Golf_League
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brooks Koepka ( KEP-kə; born May 3, 1990) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. Koepka has won five major ch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks_Koepka
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Claim 5: “They share a son together, Crew Sims Koepka, who was born in 2023.”
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Two independent web search results confirm the birth of their son, Crew Sims Koepka, on August 3, 2023.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jena Sims Koepka (born Jena Michelle Sims; December 30, 1988) is an American actress and model. She has appeared in made-for-TV films and B movies
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jena_Sims
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 3, 2023 ... Congratulations are in order for Brooks Koepka and his wife, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit hopeful Jena Sims, who announced the birth of their ...
https://nypost.com/2023/08/03/brooks-koepka-wife-jena-sims-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 3, 2023 ... One look at Sims Koepka's Instagram story confirmed the internet detectives were correct: The newborn is named Crew Sims Koepka. The proud new ...
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/38127783/brooks-koepka-…
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Claim 6: “He made his second Masters appearance this year at the Par 3 contest.”
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The claim states this was his 'second' appearance, but the evidence from the Masters official account (@TheMasters) explicitly states that Crew Sims Koepka's face was put on display 'for the first time today' at the April 10, 2024, Par 3 Contest.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Masters Par 3 Contest, a nine-hole exhibition, brings the 2024 Masters entrants together with past Masters champions for some fun and frivolity.Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson is competing …
https://sports.yahoo.com/masters-par-3-contest-live-15011886…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jena Sims and Brooks Koepka with their son, Crew, at the Par 3 contest before the Masters on April 10, 2024.
https://nypost.com/2024/04/11/sports/jena-sims-arrives-at-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — — The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2024. Crew Sims Koepka’s face was put on display for the fist time today at the Masters Par 3 Contest, and Jena Sims decided to have some fun with it.
https://golf.com/news/masters-par-3-contest-who-stole-show/
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Claim 7: “While on “The Viall Files” podcast Tuesday, co-host and former “Bachelor” Nick Viall asked”
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Web search results confirm Jena Sims appeared on 'The Viall Files' podcast and was interviewed by host Nick Viall.
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web search NEUTRAL — Appearing on The Viall Files this week, Sims recalled waking up to an internet pile-on after the tournament. When host Nick Viall asked how she handled being labeled “inappropriate” overnight...
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/jena-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hosted by Nick Viall and Natalie Joy Viall. The cast of Netflix's Temptation Island S2 spill who was dumped, who has rebounded, and who found true love off the island.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC071KjEQUoDUe3FvDU6j02Q
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web search NEUTRAL — Listen to Nick Viall's The Viall Files podcast with Nick Viall and Natalie Joy on Apple Podcasts.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-viall-files/id1448…
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Claim 8: “Sims and Kopeka have been together since 2015 and tied the knot in 2022.”
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Web search results confirm they met at the 2015 Masters and married in 2022.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As of 2020, NBC Sports is the official broadcaster of the U.S. Open, as the result of an 8–year deal with the USGA for exclusive rights to its tournaments through 2027. Coverage is telecast by NBC (ov…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._Open_(golf)_broad…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brooks Koepka ( KEP-kə; born May 3, 1990) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. Koepka has won five major ch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks_Koepka
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jena Sims Koepka (born Jena Michelle Sims; December 30, 1988) is an American actress and model. She has appeared in made-for-TV films and B movies such as Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012), 3-H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jena_Sims
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