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“I took a few pictures back to the field and it loosened up a little more, but not quite where I want to. It doesn’t feel any better, today is probably the worst thing that ever happened. it’s been in a while. ”

Brooks Koepka has been struggling with a neck problem for weeks

Brooks Koepka was battling through neck injury pain to stay in contention at the WGC-Workday Contest and admitted he had been plagued by the problem in the past few weeks.

Koepka’s discomfort was evident when he reached The Concession to warm up ahead of his third round, and the overnight leader slipped abruptly on the board of directors as he made the first two holes.

While Collin Morikawa gained power into a steering wheel with an elegant run of seven birdies in eight holes, Koepka engaged in a damage-limiting mode and stopped the rot with a welcoming birdie at third. with eight straight persons, a series he applied to a birdie. at the 12th.

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Brooks Koepka has admitted that he has been plagued by a neck injury for the past six weeks as the problem escalated on the third day of the WGC-Workday Tournament in Florida.

Morikawa’s lead was broken down from five to two when he moved both par-five behind nine, and Koepka pulled himself back into the run with birdies at 16 and 17, the last one with a 33-yard putt. -foot, while lying out an admirable 70 for closing at 13 under par.

“It’s been a battle every day for the past month and a half,” he said when questioned about how bad the neck conditions were. “It’s started in Palm Springs. (at The American Express) and it bothered me. Today is probably the worst thing that has happened in a while.

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“I woke up and I couldn’t even look 90 degrees left or right. I’ve tried everything, sleep differently, I’ve been worked on. No I beg anyone, it’s not fun.This is the first time ever I have a tight neck, but it sucks!

“I took a look or two back at the field and it opened up a little bit more, but not quite where I want it. It doesn’t really feel better. Just one of those things, is I’ve had it for a long time, so I’m ready for a week off next week. “

Koepka will be in the final pairs for the final round with Webb Simpson, and his proposed game plan depends on how the neck feels on Sunday morning.

“I want to feel good, that would be nice,” he said. “I’m going to get some treatment here now and get a job in the morning, and from there just hope for the most part. the best. Hope it spreads.

“I’m not very happy. I’m tempted to feel like I do. It’s not interesting to see a few pictures early. I saw a few early in the week just for it and not It’s fun to run. I have to feel good tomorrow. “