“Champion of this era” - Greg Norman heaps praise on Brooks Koepka for winning PGA Championship 2023

2023 PGA Championship - Final Round
2023 PGA Championship - Final Round

Greg Norman congratulated LIV golfer Brooks Koepka on his 2023 PGA Championship victory. He released a statement congratulating him on his win at Oak Hills on Sunday, May 21.

Brooks Koepka made history by becoming the first LIV golfer to win a major championship, which he believes will benefit the series. He dominated the field in the final two rounds to win his fifth major championship.

Greg Norman was overjoyed with the game, dubbing Koepka the 'champion of the era.' The LIV Golf Latest announced the news on Twitter, writing:

"Greg Norman congratulates Brooks Koepka following his PGA Championship win:
"Brooks, congratulations on a commanding win that cements your place among the greatest to ever play this game. You have showcased a rare combination of strength, resolve, skill, belief and a relentless will to win that few possess, and you rise to the occasion when it matters most. Your impact on the sport is unquestioned as the champion of this era.”

Norman also Tweeted about Koepka's victory and praised the other LIV golfers for finishing in the top 10. He wrote:

"Congrats @BKoepka your comeback has been impressive. I am so proud of you. As for the @livgolf_league players they belong and the Majors and golf knows. 3 LIV Golfers in the top 10, 5 in the top 20, 11 made the cut."

Brooks Keopka became the third player in history to win three PGA Championships. People all over the world hailed his dazzling performance.

After coming second at the Masters, Koepka was determined not to make the same mistakes that had previously cost him the title.


Golfers praised Brooks Koepka on winning the 2023 PGA Championship

Congratulations are in order as Brooks Koepka won the major tournament. Besides the LIV Golf players, the PGA Tour golfers also appreciated the American for adding one more Wanamaker trophy to his accolades. It was, interestingly, his second triumph of the year.

Koepka registered a phenomenal two-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland. Last year's PGA Champion, Justin Thomas also praised the 33-year-old golfer for winning the trophy on Sunday. Thomas wrote on his Twitter account:

"Brooks dominated this day. Guy knows how to play in majors, incredibly impressive! Congrats to @BKoepka and his team on another."

Viktor Hovland also spoke about Brooks Koepka in his interview. He said:

"Brooks is a great player, and now he has five majors. I mean, that’s a hell of a record right there. It’s not easy going toe-to-toe with a guy like that. He is not going to give you anything, and I didn’t really feel like I gave him anything either until 16.”

Brooks Koepka celebrated the major win by watching the finals of the NHL on Monday and cheering for his favorite Florida Panthers.

Besides the major win, Koepka has another reason to celebrate. It's worth noting that his wife, Jena Sims, is expecting their first child, and the couple is ecstatic to welcome the new addition to their family. On the momentous occasion of his birthday on May 3, he announced the news on Instagram.

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