 questions validity of Brooks Koepka's victory

PGA Tour star questions validity of Brooks Koepka's kick-off victory at LIV Golf PGA Tour golf star captures Brooks Koepka's first LIV title.

The American won his first trophy on the Saudi-backed circuit after seeing off Peter Uihlein in a play-off for the LIV Golf Invitational trophy in the final.

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The four-time major champion beat his Smash GC teammate on the third playoff hole after a birdie on the 18th left him at 12 under in Saudi Arabia.

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As the night drew to a close, Koepka sealed the win and claimed his first trophy since winning the Waste Management Phoenix Open in February 2021.

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It was also his biggest payday as he claimed the first prize of £3.6m and a further £670,000 for his part in his team's triumph. While many were happy to see the 32-year-old winner big,

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compatriot Joel Dahmen took a convincing look at the viewing figures for the controversial circuit. "When a player wins a golf tournament in the woods and no one sees it,

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Dahmen's comments come as LIV golf has struggled for viewership, with just 17,000 people watching the latest event on their circuit's YouTube channel.

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"The last two years. haven't been fun," Koepka said. “It's been a long journey, I'm excited and my old team and I have put the band back together, literally.

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