Matt Kuchar claimed an emotional victory at the PNC Championship with his son Cameron, ten months after losing his father.
Winning a tournament alongside a family member is always special, but this year’s PNC Championship on the Champions Tour was particularly emotional for Matt Kuchar. In early 2025, Kuchar lost his father, Peter Kuchar, a key figure in his golf journey and former playing partner at the PNC Championship. Now, ten months later, Matt and his son Cameron captured the title with a tournament-record score of 33-under-par.
Champions Tour event ends in tears of joy
High schooler Cameron Kuchar, playing from forward tees, hit a strong drive on the final hole. Matt followed with a 7-iron approach to just 18 inches. He then let Cameron sink the final putt, sealing a week the Kuchar family will never forget.
The family-focused event concluded with Matt wiping away tears, his voice breaking as he reflected on the absence of his father: “I don’t know if you believe in karma, fate, or whatever you believe in, but there’s something magical out there,” Kuchar said. “I believe in God and that my dad is watching from above. What happened on 18… I could barely stand, and to hit it to a foot? There’s something else out there. I just miss you, Pops.”
Father, caddie, mentor
Peter Kuchar was a constant presence in Matt’s life and career. He first caddied for Matt during his 1997 U.S. Amateur win, and again at the Masters and U.S. Open the following year. Though he stepped back when Matt turned pro, Peter remained a close supporter and advisor. The two played the PNC Championship together before Peter passed the torch to his grandson Cameron.
Peter Kuchar died suddenly of a heart attack while swimming in February. “He was a wonderful man—an incredible grandfather, loving husband, and best friend to my mom. He was the best father I could have ever asked for,” Matt said at the time.
Matt and Cameron played like champions, carding just two pars on the final day and offsetting them with two eagles. They closed with a 54, finishing at 33-under-par—a new tournament record. “This is special, very special,” Matt said, visibly emotional after the win.
“I know Pops is giving big fist pumps up in the sky.”
Memories from the past and memories being made.
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