Brooks Koepka is golf’s new world No 1
Victory in the CJ Cup in South Korea sees the American claim the top ranking
Jeju — Triple Major champion Brooks Koepka will overtake Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose to become world No 1 for the first time after winning the CJ Cup on Sunday by four strokes. "It’s a dream come true," said Koepka after completing a final round of eight-under par 64 at the US PGA Tour event in South Korea, highlighted by a chip-in for birdie on the 16th, to finish 21 under par. "I don’t think I ever thought in my wildest dreams I’d be the best golfer in the world," he added. "It’s amazing to go world No 1 with a win. I always wanted to earn my way to No 1." The US PGA Tour Player of the Year in 2018, Koepka carded 267 to capture first prize in the $9.5m tournament and hold off fellow American Gary Woodland, who poured in 11 birdies as he charged to a final-round 63 for a 271 aggregate. The in-form Koepka, who in 2018 won his second and third Majors at the US Open and the US PGA, shook off some shaky moments early in his final round at the Club at Nine Bridges on the resort islan...
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