Golf-Koepka wins PGA Championship as magic Block shines at Oak Hill

FILE PHOTO: May 20, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; Brooks Koepka acknowledges fans on the 18th green during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports

ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Brooks Koepka claimed a PGA Championship hat-trick and a landmark major win for LIV Golf on Sunday but the day also belonged to Michael Block, a 46-year-old club professional, who capped a golfing fairytale with a hole-in-one.

Koepka, saying he had learned his lessons from last month's Masters when he led by two going into the final round before a collapse opened the door for Jon Rahm to grab the Green Jacket, began the day with a one-shot advantage and would not let go.