This archive report was first published on 4 August 2020.
San Francisco, United States - August 4, 2020
When it comes to playing on the biggest stage in golf, the smart money is usually on Brooks Koepka. However, after a recent dip in form, many are wondering if he can recapture his magic at the PGA Championship.
Over the past five years, Koepka has been the most dominant player in the majors, winning two US Opens and the last two PGA Championships. His impressive record has earned him a reputation as a player who thrives under pressure.
‘I enjoy when it gets tough. I enjoy when things get complicated,’ Koepka said during practice at the TPC Harding Park course. ‘There’s always disaster lurking. It is something I enjoy, where every shot really means something. Every shot is so important and you can’t lose focus on one.'
Despite struggling with a bad knee and subpar results earlier in the year, Koepka finished tied for second at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational last week. He has been working on his swing and paying special attention to the mental aspect of his game.
‘I think that’s why I’ve played so well (in majors) is I break things down very easily,’ Koepka said. ‘For some reason, people make golf a lot more complicated than it should be. Worried about where shots go, results, you know, putting more emphasis on this week or the major weeks.'
Koepka is looking to claim his third consecutive PGA title, something not accomplished since 1926. He won the 2018 PGA Championship and successfully defended his title last year at Bethpage Black. However, he has been struggling to find his form in 2020, but worked his way into contention last week before delivering his best result of the year.
