Brooks Koepka wants a 2-for-1 at the CJ Cup. If he can collect his second non-major PGA Tour victory he can become world No. 1 for the first time in his career.Hes in great position to accomplish his goal.Koepka eagled the par-5 18th en route to a 7-under 65 in the second round at Nine Bridges in Juju Island, South Korea. At 8 under par, he is one back of 36-hole leader Scott Piercy (65)."Obviously the wind didn't blow. It was a different golf course than it was yesterday, you were able to take advantage of these par 5s," said Koepka, who opened in 71 on Day 1. "Felt like it was a lot more gettable. I putted so well, great ball-striking day, great putting day and very pleased with it."Koepka, currently ranked third in the world, began the day three shots off the lead, but rapidly ascended the leaderboard. He birdied four of his first eight holes before finding trouble at the ninth. Koepka hooked his tee shot out of bounds, but the ninth is a par 5 and he was able to salvage bogey.
Full-field scores from the CJ CupCJ Cup: Articles, photos and videosCurrent Official World Golf Ranking
That was his only dropped shot of the day.The reigning Tour Player of the Year birdied the 12th and 14th holes in his bid to keep pace with Piercy. Koepka was two back as he played his final hole, where he knocked his second shot to 10 feet. He deftly converted the eagle effort to tie Piercy and earn a spot in Saturdays final twosome. Piercy later pulled a shot ahead with a birdie at the ninth, his final hole of the day.Koepka has officially won four PGA Tour events, but three of those are majors (2017, 18 U.S. Open; 2018 PGA). His lone non-major win was the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open."Just keep doing what I'm doing," Koepka said of his plan for the final two rounds. "I'm hitting it well and making putts. I felt like I probably could have shot about 7, 8 under on the front side there, missed a couple. You know, doing everything right and that's what you've got to do and hopefully this wind stays away."He can still reach world No. 1 with a solo second place, assuming Justin Thomas, currently world No. 4, doesnt win this week.That will take a mighty weekend effort by the defending champ.Thomas also eagled the 18th hole to go from 1 over to 1 under. He shot 2-under 70 in the second round and is seven shots off the lead.
Brooks Koepka captured his fourth major title Sunday by winning the 101st PGA Championship at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York—making him the tournament's back-to-back champion.
Mitchell rises in OWGR, nears spot in WGC-Match Play field
They will be the first amateurs to make this journey to the LPGA using the new deferral policy. A lot of collegians heading to the Q-Series in the future will closely watch how they fare.
Halfway through LPGA Q-Series, college teams prepare to take
Five Burning Questions for PGA Tour Season. but his win at the Tournament of Champions shot him up four spots. PGA Championship Betting;
Hitting the punch shot in golf | PGA.com
156 golfers have been in the final teams. In addition the list below includes Miguel Ángel Martín who qualified for the European 1997 Ryder Cup team but withdrew due to injury. Seven of the golfers in the final teams were never chosen to play in any matches so that only 149 of these golfers have actually played in the Ryder Cup.
Ryder Cup Tournament Live | PGA Tour Golf Guide
AD
fanical.com/Ryder-Cup
Report Ad
Guide on watching PGA Tour golf tournaments with blogs, forums & news
McIlroy growing 'comfortable' on Open courses. By Ryan Lavner. July 18, 2018 at 9:45 AM. Getty Images CARNOUSTIE, Scotland - For a player who once complained about the vagaries of links golf
2018 British Open: Rory McIlroy Growing 'Comfortable' on Open
buffaloridgebranson.com/2018-british-open-rory-mcilroy-growing-comfortable-on-open-courses/
2018 British Open: Rory McIlroy Growing 'Comfortable' on Open Courses CARNOUSTIE, Scotland - Eleven years later, Rory McIlroy cringes at the photo: the yellow sweater with the deep V-neck, the chubby cheeks and the messy mop that curled under his cap.
2018 British Open: Rory McIlroy Growing 'Comfortable' on Open
paynesvalleygolfclub.com/2018-british-open-rory-mcilroy-growing-comfortable-on-open-courses/
2018 British Open: Rory McIlroy Growing 'Comfortable' on Open Courses Take a look at some answers to frequently asked questions about The Open: Comfortable
McIlroy growing 'comfortable' on Open courses | Glendale Golf
DJ or Koepka: Our experts go big with their U.S. Open predictions. play. He has played well at Pebble Beach in the past (held a 3-shot lead entering final round of 2010 U.S. Open),
Koepka facing long odds for another US Open title - Houston
Mickelson shot rounds of 69-67-67-66 to finish solo second, one shot behind world number one Rory McIlroy. Prior to the 2015 Masters, Mickelson's best finish in 2015 was a tie for 17th. At the Masters, Mickelson shot rounds of 70-68-67-69 to finish tied for second with Justin Rose, four shots behind champion Jordan Spieth.
Mickelson shoots second straight 69 - Physical Education
The PGA is tightening security at the WGC-Dell Match Play in Austin, Texas, this week in the wake of four unsolved bombings in that city this month. Two people have been killed and several others
WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Security Tightens in Wake of
Simply put, a golfer cannot play with pain in their hands and wrists and that is what Michelle has been dealing with the past few years. Unless she can be healed, or at least the pain alleviated, it's likely we will continue to see more withdrawals from a golfer who still has decades of tournament golf left in her.
How is arthritis associated with severe wrist pain? - Quora
Kizzire beats Hahn on 6th playoff hole to win Sony Open James Hahn shot 62 in the final round Sunday and got into a playoff with Kizzire at 17-under 263.
Patton Kizzire defeats James Hahn on sixth playoff hole to
Report: Congressional cuts ties with architect FosterSource: Golf ChannelPublished on 2018-12-22. Congressional cuts ties with architect Foster. Share this post.
Tony Romo to play PGA Tour event in Dominican Republic. quarterback Tony Romo is making his PGA Tour debut next month who might feel as though he is taking a spot from someone who has a
Tony Romo to play PGA Tour event in Dominican Republic - WSVN
LPGA, European Tour joining forces to help LET The news emerging from back rooms at this Solheim Cup is potentially doubly good for the struggling Ladies European Tour. LPGA commissioner Mike
Ladies European Tour receives lifeline from LPGA and European
0 Comments