Brooks Koepka appears to be loving life back on the PGA Tour.
The former LIV Golfer is in contention to win his first PGA Tour title since returning at the start of the year after a seven-under 64 in the third round of the Myrtle Beach Classic.
Koepka’s round, which was his lowest on the PGA Tour in five years, included a 29 on the back nine to head into the final round tied for seventh, five back of leader Mark Hubbard.
The timing of Koepka’s impressive display on Moving Day at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in South Carolina could barely have been better, with the Major he has won three times, the PGA Championship, now less than a week away.
The most recent of those victories came at the 2023 edition, and, following his round, Koepka said he’s not been as excited about this game since the last time he lifted the Wanamaker Trophy at Oak Hill Country Club.
Brooks Koepka won the PGA Championship three years ago
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He said: “That’s the most excited I’ve been playing golf in a long, long time. I can tell you that much. It’s I would say back until ’23, the PGA. That’s the most – it’s been a long time since I’ve had fun playing golf.
“At least a year I’ve been very – I was very frustrated last year. Just wasn’t in a good place, but I think a lot of times when you – it’s like anybody, right?
“If they’re happy off the golf course, they’re going to play well on the golf course. I think that’s a huge, huge piece of it, and I’ve found that. Refound my happiness, my love for the game. All the pieces are connected. It’s just now I’ve got to go out and go play.
Brooks Koepka says he has refound his love for the game
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Koepka also elaborated on what is working so well for him as his next appearance at the PGA Championship looms, giving credit to coach Pete Cowen, in particular.
He said: “I just keep plugging along. Pete has me in a good spot. I feel like I’m striking it as good as I ever have, driving it as good as I ever have. If I can continue to do that, then I’m going to be very pleased where I’m at for a while.
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