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“Golf Is at Its Prime” – Days After Brooks Koepka’s $3.15M ‘Comeback’, Alex Morgan Lauds LIV Golfer and Michael Block’s ‘Fairytale Story’

Published 05/23/2023, 6:25 AM EDT

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A lot has been going on in the world of golf. While Brooks Koepka made an emphatic comeback, Michael Block also enjoyed a successful PGA run recently. Both stars have been making strides in golf, as the whole world has been praising their remarkable efforts. It even enticed USWNT star, Alex Morgan, to join the bandwagon.

The iconic US soccer player has also heaped praise on both golf superstars. They captivated golf enthusiasts with their impressive performances, and Morgan was no late to hail the golfers.

Alex Morgan heaps praise on LIV Golfer and Michael Block

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On Sunday at Oak Hill, Brooks Koepka clinched his victory at the 105th edition of the PGA Championship, thus joining an elite group of golfers. He also became the 20th player in history to secure at least 5 major titles. Furthermore, Michael Block’s incredible hole-in-one on the 15th hole has become the standout moment of the major, creating a historic milestone in the world of golf.

While both get praised for their remarkable efforts, US star Morgan also had some words to quote for their emphatic success. The San Diego Waves forward tweeted, “Golf is at its prime when you have a comeback story like @BKoepka and a fairytale story like Block.” It seems the 33-year-old forward has been impressed by golf.

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Moreover, the recent achievements of Koepka and Block have surely left Morgan ecstatic. After all, it is truly a historic win for both of them. While Block stunned everyone with his one shot, Koepka also took a significant amount of money. Either way, Morgan’s words of appreciation must be taken well by both the golfers. And this isn’t the first time she had quoted such words, as she previously hailed a young female golfer. 

Morgan hailed a young female golfer

Earlier, Morgan also had some words for a young female golfer, who recently wrote her name in the history books. Zoe Slaughter, an athlete from Texas A&M University, has made history by becoming the first African American player in the women’s golf program at the university. She led her college team to victory by achieving a remarkable feat.

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Slaughter’s crucial putt for par on the third playoff hole secured the SEC title for her team. Her achievements have caught the attention of Morgan, who praised the youngster’s efforts. She shared a social media post that was added by her own company, Togethxr. She wrote a heartwarming caption for Slaughter, “Things we love to see.”

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Indeed, it is a heartwarming message from Morgan. Moreover, Slaughter must be elated to receive such appreciation from the USWNT star. This shows that the Wave’s forward is quite fond of other sports, as she has always been vocal about praising other athletes.

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Abhishek Mishra is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. Abhishek's love for soccer began during his childhood days when he spent most of his time playing and watching the sport. His early exposure to soccer earned him many accolades at district and zonal levels, making him a true sports enthusiast.
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