Is Jason Kokrak Playing at the 2023 PGA Championship?

The year’s second Major is fast approaching, with golf fans hoping for another PGA vs. LIV showdown. After all, the 2023 Masters delivered many thrilling moments with LIV pros Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, and Patrick Reed giving stiff competition to other participating golfers.

Many fans are now speculating over which LIV golfer will make it to the 156-players field at the 2023 PGA Championship. Jason Kokrak is one such LIV pro whose chances of participating in the event have raised many questions. So, will Kokrak be a part of the field this year? Let’s find out!

Will Jason Kokrak make an appearance at the 2023 PGA Championship?

When 37-year-old Jason Kokrak defected from PGA Tour last year, his controversial move ruffled many feathers in the world of golf. Questions about whether players from Greg Norman’s Saudi-backed league will be allowed to participate in the Majors soon followed suit.

Owing to Masters’ qualifying criteria, Kokrak was one of the 18 LIV players who competed at the Augusta National last month. However, the golfer had a forgettable outing, failing to make the cut. Now, it seems like Kokrak’s dreams of winning a Major will have to wait, as he is unlikely to appear at the 2023 PGA Championship.

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The golfer doesn’t meet any qualifying criteria for the Major, rendering him unable to compete. The top 15 finishers and ties from the 2022 PGA Championship can play per the PGA of America, but Kokrak had tied for the 60th position in last year’s edition. Additionally, the golfer has also fallen to 110th place on the OWGR, as LIV Golf events do not receive any OWGR points.

Past PGA Championship winners among LIV’s roster of golfers can compete at the Major this year. Recently, two LIV pros also received invites from the PGA of America to play at the 2023 event.

After Talor Gooch, another LIV pro gets invite to play at the PGA Championship

Talor Gooch has been in sensational form of late, winning two back-to-back LIV events. Days ago, the 31-year-golfer got another amazing news as he received his invite to the upcoming PGA Championship. He even took to Twitter to share the news with his fans. However, Gooch isn’t the only LIV pro who got an invite from the PGA of America.

After Gooch, LIV pro and Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri also got his invite to the highly-coveted event. The golfer had an amazing outing at LIV Adelaide, finishing in second position behind fellow LIV compatriot Gooch. Lahiri had recently participated in an International Series event in Vietnam, where he again came second. His performance greatly boosted his OWGR ranking, helping him jump to the 95th position and qualify for the impending Major.

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Are you excited to watch PGA and LIV players going head to head at the PGA Championship? Who are you rooting for to win the Major this year? Let us know in the comments below!