With Rivalry Afoot, Brooks Koepka Back For First Of Two PGA Tour Events In Ohio

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Although the PGA Tour’s most prominent rising star and significant presence won’t be heading to Ohio this week, numerous top golfers will still be participating.

The journey from Detroit to the Workday Charity Open in Dublin, OH is underway, however, the Bryson DeChambeau train has not yet departed.

However, fans in central Ohio will settle for a consolation prize of a four-time major championship winner in the past four years.

Following a two-week hiatus, Brooks Koepka is set to make his third appearance since the COVID-19 shutdown on Thursday. He aims to capitalize on his previous impressive performance and continue building momentum for the season.

Last month in Hilton Head, SC, Koepka secured a commendable seventh place at the RBC Heritage. It is evident that he is steadily gaining momentum and a potential rivalry is emerging.

Since 1976, it has been an unusual occurrence for the Muirfield Village Golf Club to host two consecutive PGA events, but that is exactly what is happening now with the first event taking place.

DeChambeau dominates in Detroit, gaining steam

Over the weekend at Detroit Golf Club, DeChambeau turned heads with his noticeably more muscular physique, attracting a significant amount of attention.

With an impressive performance, DeChambeau outperformed his competitors and secured a three-stroke victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. This win propelled him to the fourth position in the FedExCup standings.

DeChambeau currently holds the spotlight in the world of sports, as media and fans alike are captivated by his protein shakes, potatoes and steaks, and intense weight training regimen that has resulted in a remarkable 40-pound increase in muscle mass.

Koepka, the former top physical player in the tour and a featured athlete in ESPN’s Body Issue last year, has taken notice of his game.

Maybe no abs for Koepka, but trophies

After the photo shoot, DeChambeau made derogatory comments about Koepka’s physique, specifically pointing out his absence of well-defined abdominal muscles.

“I must admit, I’m not entirely certain if his genetics contribute to his good looks,” DeChambeau expressed during a Fortnite Twitch stream. “In the ‘Body Issue,’ [Koepka] appeared to lack defined abs. That much I can attest.”

Koepka fired back with a comeback, showcasing the support of his significant championship titles.

Koepka took to Twitter, posting a picture of his US Open and PGA Championship trophies alongside the tweet, “@b_dechambeau, you were correct. I’m just two titles away from completing a six-pack!”

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Koepka tweets GIF, what does it mean?

Koepka posted a GIF on Tuesday of Kenny Powers from HBO’s Eastbound & Down in response to DeChambeau’s performance in Detroit.

The GIF has the potential to be interpreted in various ways, providing plausible deniability options for everyone involved.

In the GIF, Powers can be seen aggressively confronting a cameraman, while a fabricated news chyron appears, falsely claiming: “Kenny Powers addresses accusations of steroid use.”

DeChambeau’s training and nutrition regimen have put the spotlight on the ‘S’ word, making it a controversial topic in the news.

It might have also been simply a mention of DeChambeau’s peculiar outburst at a cameraman on Saturday in Detroit following a poor hole.

The GIF could be referencing either both things or none at all.

Regardless, golf might witness the emergence of an exciting new rivalry.

Justin Thomas favored in Ohio this weekend

Justin Thomas is the favored candidate to win in Ohio this weekend, even with Koepka also competing.

Online sportsbooks BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel all had a unanimous choice: Thomas was their top pick for Wednesday.

Koepka holds the fourth position in all three books, alongside Patrick Cantlay and Jon Rahm who are also listed as favored participants.

Last week, DeChambeau was the favored contender with approximately 6-1 odds as he headed into Detroit. However, this week, the field is much more open.

In anticipation of the upcoming week, both DeChambeau and Koepka have their names on the roster for the Memorial Tournament, which is set to take place at Muirfield Village as well.

Hopefully, we can anticipate an exciting Sunday showdown.

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