Emotional Victory for Matt Kuchar at PNC Championship with Son Cameron

Matt Kuchar claimed an emotional win at the PNC Championship with his son Cameron, ten months after his father’s passing.

Winning a tournament alongside a family member is always special, but this year’s PNC Championship was particularly emotional for Matt Kuchar. In early 2025, Kuchar lost his father, Peter Kuchar, a pivotal figure in his golf career and former playing partner at the PNC Championship. Now, ten months later, Kuchar triumphed at the same event with his son Cameron, setting a tournament record at 33-under-par.

Champions Tour event ends in joyful tears

High schooler Cameron Kuchar, playing from forward tees, hit a solid drive before Matt struck a 7-iron to within 18 inches. Matt let Cameron sink the final putt, capping off an unforgettable week for the Kuchar family. The event, known for its focus on fun and family, ended with Matt wiping away tears 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, his voice breaking. \”I believe in God and that my dad is watching from above. What happened on 18… I could barely stand to hit the shot. To knock it to a foot makes me believe there’s something more. I just miss you, Pops.\”

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Father, caddie, mentor, and inspiration

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 in 1998. Though he stepped back as Matt turned pro, Peter remained a steadfast supporter and advisor. The two also played the PNC Championship together before Peter passed the torch to his grandson, Cameron.

Peter Kuchar died suddenly in February from a heart attack while swimming. \”He was a wonderful man – an incredible grandfather, a loving husband, my mother’s best friend, and the best father I could have ever asked for,\” Matt said at the time. \”He loved pickleball and the outdoors and had a larger-than-life personality.\”

Matt and Cameron played like champions, carding only two pars on the final day and offsetting them with two eagles to shoot a 54 and finish at 33-under-par – a new tournament record. \”This is special, very special,\” an emotional Matt Kuchar said after the win.

“I know Pops is giving big fist pumps up in the sky.”
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