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PGA CEO apologizes to Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka for fans rushing 18th hole

Koepka's knee 'dinged a few times' by fans on 18

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KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh has apologized to winner Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka for fans rushing onto the 18th hole at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

After Mickelson's approach landed on the 18th green, spectators rushed past the ropes, marshals and security at the Ocean Course, quickly swarming the competitors as they played the 72nd hole.

Waugh said Monday the organization regretted that the scene “made two players and their caddies feel vulnerable.