Man, the 2023 PGA Championship was a wild ride, right? I was glued to the screen the whole time, from May 18th to the 21st. It all went down at the Oak Hill Country Club, and let me tell you, that course is no joke. I woke up early in the morning to get ready to watch the game because I didn’t want to miss anything.
So, I grabbed all my snacks and settled into my favorite chair. I started watching all the golfers tee off, trying to figure out who had a shot at winning. Then I saw Brooks Koepka, and I just had a feeling about him. The way he started off the first day was so strong, he really looked like he was in the zone. He took the lead on Sunday and just kept it, which was seriously impressive.
I watched Koepka play each hole, and his focus was intense. He seemed so calm, even when things got tough. On the other hand, Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler were right behind him, and the pressure was definitely on. They were playing great too, so every shot mattered. It was so exciting, I was on the edge of my seat!
- Koepka was on fire from the start.
- Hovland and Scheffler were right on his tail.
- The tension was super high on every hole.
I tracked every swing and putt, making notes of how each player handled the pressure. It became a nail-biting finish, especially when Hovland and Scheffler were really pushing Koepka. But Koepka kept his cool and finished nine under par. That’s how he nailed his third PGA Championship win. And guess what? It was also his fifth major championship! Can you believe that? What a legend!
The prize money was insane, too. Koepka walked away with $3.15 million! I kept thinking, “Wow, that’s a lot of money.” But here’s the kicker—he didn’t get any FedExCup points because he’s not a PGA Tour member anymore. He joined that LIV Golf league, remember? It turns out he made even more money from his two individual LIV wins, like $4 million each. The numbers are crazy!
Moving to LIV
Speaking of LIV Golf, I did a bit of digging into Koepka’s move there. It was a big deal in the golf world. He got a ton of money to join, and it got everyone talking. I tried to understand why he made that decision, and honestly, it’s hard not to see the appeal of that kind of cash. It’s clear that the decision to join LIV Golf was a huge move for Koepka, not just in terms of his career but also financially. It’s interesting how these decisions can shake things up in the sports world.
It was really interesting to watch how everything unfolded. Koepka’s performance got me thinking about how important mental strength is in sports. Even though this year’s major season is over, I’m already looking forward to the next one. It’s always exciting to see who’s gonna be on top and who might surprise us. Can’t wait!
