Brooks Koepka Fires 7-Under 64 at Myrtle Beach as Back-Nine 29 Revives PGA Hopes
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Updated · golfchannel.com · May 11
Brooks Koepka Fires 7-Under 64 at Myrtle Beach as Back-Nine 29 Revives PGA Hopes
14 articles · Updated · golfchannel.com · May 11
A 7-under 64 gave Koepka his lowest round of 2026 and lifted him to 11 under, five shots off the lead after Saturday at the Myrtle Beach Classic.
Five birdies and an eagle on the par-5 13th fueled a back-nine 29, which Koepka called the most fun he has had on a course since the 2023 PGA Championship.
Koepka said renewed happiness off the course and a focus on "good play" have eased a frustrating stretch that left him waiting for spots in signature PGA Tour events.
The surge comes a week before the PGA Championship at Aronimink, where the three-time winner said improved putting, short game and his best recent ball-striking could carry momentum forward.
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Redemption at a Price: Brooks Koepka’s $5 Million Path Back to the PGA Tour at the 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic
Overview
The 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic was a key PGA Tour event held at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, featuring a 120-player field and a 36-hole cut that left 76 players to finish the tournament. As the 19th event of the season, it offered important rewards like FedEx Cup and World Ranking points. The tournament took place at the same time as the higher-profile Truist Championship, which faced weather delays, while the Myrtle Beach Classic ran smoothly. This event provided a valuable opportunity for players to compete for significant incentives and showcase their skills on the PGA Tour.