Tiger Woods struggles as Brooks Koepka coasts clear in US PGA

By Rob Hodgetts, CNN
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Updated 7:22 AM EDT, Fri May 17, 2019
Brooks Koepka successfully defended his PGA Championship title after a thrilling finish at Bethpage Black.
Brooks Koepka successfully defended his PGA Championship title after a thrilling finish at Bethpage Black.
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The 29-year-old clinched his fourth major in eight events after overcoming a late wobble at Bethpage.
The 29-year-old clinched his fourth major in eight events after overcoming a late wobble at Bethpage.
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Koepka led by seven ahead of the final day but four straight bogeys on the back nine let in his close friend and the then world No.1 Dustin Johnson, who narrowed the gap to one.
Koepka led by seven ahead of the final day but four straight bogeys on the back nine let in his close friend and the then world No.1 Dustin Johnson, who narrowed the gap to one.
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England's Matt Wallace was in the chasing pack well behind the leading two at Bethpage.
England's Matt Wallace was in the chasing pack well behind the leading two at Bethpage.
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Popular veteran Phil Mickelson is a fan favorite in New York.
Popular veteran Phil Mickelson is a fan favorite in New York.
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Koepka said the back nine was "very stressful" as he battled his own mistakes and the pressure exerted by Johnson.
Koepka said the back nine was "very stressful" as he battled his own mistakes and the pressure exerted by Johnson.
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Japan's Hideki Matsuyama of Japan chips onto the 13th green during the final round of the PGA Championship.
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama of Japan chips onto the 13th green during the final round of the PGA Championship.
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Tyrrell Hatton of England makes a shot out of the rough amidst the gallery on the ninth hole during the final round.
Tyrrell Hatton of England makes a shot out of the rough amidst the gallery on the ninth hole during the final round.
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Three-time champion Jordan Spieth finished tied third to reignite his major form after a slump of late.
Three-time champion Jordan Spieth finished tied third to reignite his major form after a slump of late.
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Johnson faltered coming home and has now finished runner-up in all four of golf's major tournaments.
Johnson faltered coming home and has now finished runner-up in all four of golf's major tournaments.
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