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Team Kuchar wins PNC Championship as Langer duo falls short

Bernhard Langer and his son Jason played well at the PNC Championship but missed the podium as defending champions.

The PNC Championship, held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Orlando, Florida, marked the season finale of the 2025 PGA Champions Tour. Played in a two-round scramble format, the family-team event saw Team Kuchar emerge victorious ahead of Team Love and Team Daly. Bernhard Langer and his son Jason finished tied for seventh, while fan favorite John Daly and his son John II claimed a share of second place.

Team Kuchar, featuring 2016 Ryder Cup winner and multiple Presidents Cup champion Matt Kuchar alongside his son Cameron, delivered a dominant performance. They opened with a flawless round of 15 birdies on Saturday and followed up with 14 birdies and two eagles on Sunday. Their total of 33-under-par secured a clear victory atop the leaderboard.

Strong performances by Daly and Love

Team Daly and Team Love both finished at 26-under-par to share second place. John Daly and his son John II impressed with nine birdies and two eagles in each round, carding back-to-back 59s. Davis Love III, the 1997 PGA Championship winner, and his son Dru opened with a 60 (-12) and added 14 birdies on Sunday to stay in contention.

Nelly Korda shines in family format

Former Ryder Cup captain Steven Stricker teamed up with his daughter Izzi to finish tied for fourth at 25-under-par. They shared the spot with Team Korda, featuring two-time major champion and Olympic gold medalist Nelly Korda and her father Petr. The Kordas posted rounds of 60 and 59, making Nelly the only LPGA Tour player in the field.

Team Langer finishes T7

Defending champions Bernhard Langer and his son Jason couldn’t repeat their previous success. The two-time Masters winner and his son opened with a bogey-free 61 (-11) and improved to a 60 (-10) on Sunday. Their total of 23-under-par placed them in a tie for seventh on the final leaderboard.