Woods mantle passes to Koepka

THERE wasn’t a ceremony and Brooks Koepka says he needs plenty more major wins to match Tiger Woods, but the aura of golf invincibility has been passed, at least verbally.

It happened at the PGA Championship after defending champion Koepka fired a fiveunder par 65 at Bethpage Black on Friday to seize a seven-stroke lead on 12-under 128.

It’s the largest 36-hole lead in modern major history. It’s the lowest 36-hole score in major history by two shots.

And Woods, Koepka’s playing partner the past two days who missed the cut, sees what happens when a new generation learns from his legend.

“At 29 he has got many more years ahead of him where he can do this,” Woods said.

Woods’ 3-over on Friday left him 5-over for the tournament, missing the cut by one stroke.