Brooks Koepka had a very thrilling week. He became the first LIV player to win a major. It was his third PGA Championship. He won the match in Rochester by a two-shot margin after defeating Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler. He is said to have won the championship for a staggering $3.15 million.

But before this glory, he also faced a backlash from the golf community after defecting to LIV Golf last year. With hard work and perseverance, he finally proved his worth. He must be ecstatic posing for pictures with his Wanamaker Trophy after defecting to LIV Golf last year. But, famous moments aren’t complete without a little controversy.

Brooks Koepka and his viral moment with the PGA of America CEO

The 33-year-old golfer was ecstatic to display and pose with his Wanamaker Trophy after winning his third PGA Championship. Seth Waugh, the CEO of the PGA Tour, approached the newly crowned champion at one point in the photography session, and many observers saw an air of uneasiness between the two.

The well-known golf-related Twitter account Flushing It posted the video of Koepka and Waugh’s odd interaction. The post’s caption reads as follows: “What’s going on with Seth Waugh here. Could he not bring himself to give Brooks a hand shake? Brooks is like “Wtf, man”

In the video, Koepka and Waugh are seen parting ways without exchanging handshakes. Waugh also mentioned something that perhaps confused Koepka. This moment quickly gained the attention of many, and people started speculating on many theories.

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Along with Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, and Dustin Johnson, Koepka was one of the top players to transfer from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf last year. In the past, Waugh has publicly criticized LIV Golf. Some speculated that because of Koepka’s decision, Waugh is still sore with him.

Initially, neither of them made any comments on their viral moment, but Waugh now clarifies the situation and discounts all the concocted ideas.

Waugh’s clarification on the viral video

Golf Channel reporter Todd Lewis, just posted Waugh’s explanation on his official Twitter account. The post’s caption read: “I spoke with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh today. He told me he’s known Brooks since he was in the eighth grade. He’s always admired and liked Brooks and said he couldn’t be happier that he has his 3rd Wanamaker. As for the perceived awkward encounter:”

Waugh claimed that in the video he was talking about the countless photographs of him and Brooks Koepka that exist, none of which he has ever seen. Both of them giggled at it. Waugh said that he had previously spoken to Koepka five times, and that they had shaken hands following his fantastic victory. There was no awkwardness between the two, and everything was just easy. And those who made it about the LIV issue were certainly mistaken.

The air is now clear, and there is no longer an elephant in the room. The argument between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour will malign golf’s essence in the future, but for now, the least we can do is allow Koepka to enjoy his moment without adding needless controversy.

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