Even before it began, the PGA Championship had the fans at the edge of their seats, anticipating the big game. After all, it is one of the biggest golf tournaments with the winner taking home a prize money of $2,700,000 out of the $15 million purse. And the PGA Tour has given the fans another rewarding experience worth their time. Assembled for the third round of the PGA Championship on Saturday are enemies turned friends Bryson Dechambeau and Brooks Koepka. Fans get to see them together at 2.30 PM at the third-round pairing at Oak Hills.
Bryson Dechambeau currently leading at PGA as Brooks Koepka lags behind
Koepka will definitely be looking forward to making up at the PGA Championship for his recent defeat at Augusta, and trying his best to compensate for the $3.24 million loss. The LIV golfer hasn’t fared that well until now at the championship but chances are high that he can turn the table any minute. Meanwhile, luck seems to be with DeChambeau as he is at T4 at the competition even though frost has delayed the first round. Bryson was one of the earliest players to move to LIV which he called a business decision influenced by financial factors.
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Following their infamous feud, DeChambeau in a podcast interview last year had some nice words to say about Koepka: “Personally, I have the utmost respect for him, and the decision he made moving to LIV…I think we both respect each other a lot more now.” Speaking on the matter Koepka also said earlier this year, “Believe it or not we squashed it. We’re good. I actually talk to him quite frequently because of what’s going on here at LIV. Pretty much on an every-other-day basis. We’ve got a good open line of communication, we’ve figured it all out and we’re good.”
Fans react to this out-of-the-blue pairing
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Since the announcement, fans are filled with excitement and expressed mixed reactions towards the pairing:
One fan confirmed that their feud is over.
Who cares anymore their beef is over
— Mashed Potato Man #FireTitoAndJB (@cavsfan_421) May 20, 2023
Another showed his love for seeing them together.
We love to see it
— Cade Asher Kennedy (@Cade_Kennedy_) May 20, 2023
Another fan defended them and called them best buds
They’re best buds now
— Zach R (@zackorizzi) May 20, 2023
One fan highlighted their LIV Brotherhood
Saudi bash bros
— Pat Murphy (@PatMurph84) May 20, 2023
One fan considered it will do them good
That’s honestly probably good for both of them.
— Staley Bear (@r_saunders15) May 20, 2023
Another finds the pairing interesting
Oh that'll be interesting pairing lol
— Wendy/Ginger Grace (@WendyfreeJCLS) May 20, 2023
Another fan was stoked for the game and the duo.
I LIV for these tee times 🤔😁
— John Bouldry (@fairwayrunner) May 20, 2023
This fan was super excited.
Golf is so fucking back
— p (@yungpetri) May 20, 2023
The unexpected pairing has made this fan’s day.
The groupings at this PGA have been unreal! 😂 Love it!
— KieranM (@KieranMasters9) May 20, 2023
Some people are way too excited.
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— Timothy O'Donnell (@Tim_BroDonnell) May 20, 2023
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There may have been a time when their controversial feud had been a hot topic in the golf world, but now the duo have reportedly buried the hatchet and have been getting along. And this pairing is for everyone to witness and enjoy! What are your thoughts on Koepka-DeChambeau pairing? Let us know in the comments down below.
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