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Brooks Koepka Named 2019 PGA Player of the Year Ahead of Rory McIlroy

Brooks Koepka has been named the 2019 PGA Player of the Year for the second year in a row ahead of Rory McIlroy:

PGA of America

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The American enjoyed a successful season, winning the 2019 PGA Championship and finished second at the U.S. Open and the Masters.

Meanwhile, McIlroy finished an impressive campaign on a high by claiming victory at the Tour Championship on Sunday to clinch the FedEx Cup title and the $15 million (£12.