Brooks Koepka captures third career PGA Championship with win at Oak Hill

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Brooks Koepka didn’t let his lead go to the wayside in this major as the Wanamaker Trophy is in his possession for the third time after winning the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill on Sunday.

Koepka had four bogeys on his scorecard, but his seven birdies, including three in his first four holes, led to a victory-lap 18th hole and a Sunday 67 to finish 9-under for the tournament.

It was two strokes better than Scottie Scheffler and his final-round partner, Viktor Hovland, who finished 7-under to tie in second place. Scheffler made a strong push on Sunday, shooting a 5-under par 65 thanks in part to a 4-under back nine.

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Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club on May 21, 2023, in Rochester, New York. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

With his victory, Koepka not only captured his third PGA Championship and fifth major title, but he also won a record $3.15 million for the major.

Hovland was keeping pace and putting pressure on the now-five-time major winner. However, his double bogey on Hole 16 gave Koepka some breathing room, especially knowing Scheffler was in for his final round at 7-under.

Hovland ended up birdying the 18th to tie Scheffler in second place.

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Despite bogeying the 17th to move to 9-under, Koepka knew he had some wiggle room heading to the 18th tee.

He striped his driver with a signature baby cut, which avoided the fairway bunkers on the right, and hit an approach shot that had the crowd