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| Monday May 22, 2023 |
Brooks Koepka etched his name deeper into golf's greatness by winning a third PGA Championship and fifth major overall on Sunday at Oak Hill Country Club. His latest major puts him in the company of James Braid, John Henry Taylor, Byron Nelson, Peter Thomson and Seve Ballesteros as players with five majors. Looking ahead, one more in 2023 ties him with Lee Trevino, Nick Faldo and Phil Mickelson, and two ties him for seventh all-time, joining Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer.
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: A return to roots for PGA Championship? | Read
> Playing the transition game | Read
> 2023 PGA Championship Guide | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What does winning a third PGA Championship — and fifth major overall — do for Brooks Koepka's reputation?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with city and state of residence. Read last week's responses.
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The First Call readers offer opinions on whether the major should return to a match-play format like it was from 1916 through 1957
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Former Tour players Jenny Gleason and Jennie Lee made successful jumps to the golf industry and help show a path for attendees of Fore Hire's Women Who Want to Work in Golf program
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> Brooks Koepka delivers another major performance to win PGA
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Viktor Hovland endures another near miss at a major at PGA, believes his time is coming
[Will Graves | Associated Press | Read]
> Scottie Scheffler’s late charge at PGA not enough to catch Brooks Koepka, he’ll have to settle for No. 1
[Will Graves } Associated Press | Read]
> How Michael Block went from club pro to cult hero at Oak Hill
[Dave Shedloski | Golf Digest | Read]
> Phil Mickelson: Will continue to hold PGA Tour, others 'accountable'
[Mark Schlabach | ESPN | Read]
> 'It's too premature': Zach Johnson isn't ready to talk about Brooks Koepka, LIV golfers making the Ryder Cup team
[Dave Shedloski | Golf Digest | Read]
"The ability to conquer one’s self is no doubt the most precious of all things that sports bestows."
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Trimble leaned into her experiences to create Fore Hire, which assists women players in recognizing golf industry job opportunities, making connections and transitioning to the next phase of their career
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Brooks Koepka moved himself further among golf's greats by winning his fifth major on Sunday at the PGA Championship. He became the 20th player to reach five majors and only Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen (five times) and Tiger Woods (four) have won more PGA Championships
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THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
Former college coach launches Fore Hire to continue supporting women golfers post-graduation
Host Kelly Okun interviews founder and CEO Courtney Trimble about her learnings as a golfer and how her experience can now help others
[Listen | More 'The Competitive Edge' episodes]
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Alex Beach becoming a PGA Championship regular
PGA Assistant Professional joins host Ann Liguori to talk about his five-year qualifying streak and the obstacles he has faced along the way
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
Co-founders share how their sports background helped launch LoopGolf
Host Kelly Okun debuts the new podcast with guests Thomas Reinholm and Matt Rum
[Listen | More 'The Competitive Edge' episodes]
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