Despite double-bogey start, Brooks Koepka (69) looks like Brooks Koepka again

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – Brooks Koepka has once again found his major stride – even with a slight hobble.

Bouncing back from consecutive mental mistakes on his opening hole, Koepka carded six birdies Thursday and grabbed a share of the early lead at the PGA Championship. He finished the day two back of Corey Conners, who fired a 67 in the afternoon.

Though he’s dominated the majors like none other over the past four years, it was still a surprise to see Koepka’s name near the top of the board. He’s just two months removed from his latest injury – a dislocated right kneecap – that required surgery in mid-March. Defying doctors, he rushed back in time to play the Masters but stood little…