Woods, Koepka ready for classic US Openhome/Sports/Golf/Woods, Koepka ready for classic US OpenPEBBLE BEACH, United States: The 119th US Open at Pebble Beach has the makings of a classic as Tiger Woods returns to the scene of a signature triumph to take on a new generation of stars led by two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka. Koepka, 29, has a chance to do what only one golfer has done before him — win a third straight US Open title. “It’s just such a special place,” Koepka said of the scenic course hugging the Pacific coast. Nothing like itOf course Pebble Beach, playing at par -71 and 7,075 yards, will have something to say. “There’s nothing like playing a US Open set up at Pebble Beach,” Woods said.

Source: Manila Times June 12, 2019 16:24 UTC