NelspruitKoepka seizes command at PGA Championship – Nelspruit https://showme.co.za/nelspruit Nelspruit, South Africa for all your local and tourism information; from accommodation to events, entertainment, attractions and news - ShowMe Nelspruit | T Feed Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:45:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://showme.co.za/nelspruit/?p=73600 Koepka seizes command at PGA Championship https://showme.co.za/nelspruit/news/sports-news/koepka-seizes-command-at-pga-championship/ Fri, 17 May 2019 07:45:20 +0000 Brooks takes control of this years PGA Championships...]]> Article by: Sport24

Bethpage – Defending champion Brooks Koepka fired a bogey-free seven-under par 63 to seize a one-stroke clubhouse lead in Thursday’s opening round of the PGA Championship, while Tiger Woods struggled.

Third-ranked Koepka, seeking his fourth major title, closed with a 33-foot birdie putt at Bethpage Black’s ninth hole to set a course record and match the lowest round in tournament history.

It was the second 63 in as many years at a PGA Championship for the 29-year-old American, who joined Australian Greg Norman and Fiji’s Vijay Singh as the only players to shoot so low twice in majors.

“That was one of the best rounds I’ve played probably as a professional,” said Koepka, who turned pro in 2012.

“My putter was hot today. It hasn’t felt that good in a long time. This was a crazy day, seven-under, it’s not going to happen every day.”

New Zealand’s Danny Lee, among the first afternoon starters to finish, made seven birdies to shoot a 64 and closed with back-to-back birdies to grab second in the clubhouse.

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