Is Brooks Koepka the next generational golfer?

It's at the point where we expect Brooks Koepka to win every major golf tournament he'll play in from here on out. Or, until he proves otherwise.

OK, perhaps that's just one person's thinking.

But come on: What the guy has done — or is doing — over a span of less than two years is quite remarkable (20 cuts made in 22 career majors, 10 top-10 finishes in those events and four titles of the kind in 23 months). However, does that mean Koepka, who turned 29 on May 3, is destined to be the greatest golfer of his generation — that of the millennial kind?

On the surface, without much thought, the answer is probably "yes." But if we're to slow down, take a breath and walk the front nine, then it's probably still too early to tell. The latter might be the safe approach, because there are plenty of factors that go into anointing someone the greatest based on only a small sample size.

While he tries to capture major title No. 5 this week at Pebble Beach and become only the second golfer to win the U.S. Open three straight times, Koepka, up to now, has shown the potential to be that guy. There's certainly reason to believe he can be even if we know why he might not.

Quite the run

Golf greatness tends to be defined by how well one fares in major tournaments. Jack Nicklaus won 18 major championships, Tiger Woods just grabbed his 15th, at the Masters in April, and Walter Hagen won 11. Those are the only three to accumulate double-digit major victories.

Koepka is not even halfway there yet, but he's knocking on the door. To put things into further perspective, Tiger won 10 majors before age 30 and Nicklaus, seven. Koepka won't catch either of those two in that particular race, but what he's done in less than two years with his run of big-time event dominance is something not seen since Woods in his prime.

With winning comes confidence, and Koepka certainly has it. He's shown how cool a customer he can be when the lights are brightest and pressure is on — none more so than at last month's PGA Championship at Bethpage.

Koepka held a seemingly insurmountable seven-shot lead heading into the final round. But something strange happened on Sunday: He showed his human side. Koepka bogeyed five of the last eight holes, with Dustin Johnson on his heels. In the end, Johnson faltered too, and Koepka hung on for a two-shot win and second consecutive PGA title.

It's that kind of composure that lends itself to thinking Koepka can consistently thrive in the face of adversity. Some of his contemporaries, like Rory McIlroy (four major titles) and Jordan Spieth (three major wins), have not been able to sustain that kind of play, whether it be mentally, physically or a little of both. At the moment, there is no golfer who possesses more of the complete package than Koepka does.

That human touch

Sitting "on the fence" doesn't solve anything. When it comes to sports debates it's unnecessary, really, because at the end of the day, it's sports, not world politics or family survival. Pick a side.

So is Brooks Koepka the next great generational golfer?

Yes.

But it's important to monitor the situation for those following along at home. Also keep in mind what we touched on earlier: Koepka is human. What he's doing at the moment on the major level is kind of inhuman and somewhat Superman like, and it's exciting to observe. He's not flashy or boisterous. Rather, he's laid-back and perhaps too reserved for today's media and perception makers, but that's OK. At least from this viewpoint.

So don't be quick to dismiss Koepka if he does not win at Pebble Beach, goes into a slump down the road or gets injured. Instead, pull for him to continue at this pace because it's fun to watch. Plus, he's been humble through it all, even as the field grows more competitive than what Woods had to deal with two decades ago. Koepka has prepared himself — through his diligent work ethic and dedication to fitness — to get to this point with the hope of his success continuing.

It won't be easy. It wasn't always for Jack, and certainly not for Tiger, but they persevered and have become legends of the game. Koepka is on the road to joining them, maybe not in terms of major victories, but just being in their general company. Plus, Koepka's temperament on the course is almost as impressive as his game, helping his cause to be considered the next great one.

So at the moment, at this time and in this place, Brooks Koepka is the best golfer of his generation. There may be others talented enough to contend with him (Xander Schauffele, Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood), but none is really in the same class.

Millennial golf fans might have found their guy. Just proceed with caution.