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Kuchar comes up clutch at Sawgrass (The Associated Press)

Tiger Woods hits from the 15th fairway during the final round of the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) The only complaint about Matt Kuchar was not winning enough. He picked up a big one Sunday in The Players Championship.


Tour Report: Saturday set-up (PGA Tour)

By Brian Wacker, PGATOUR.COM PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — History isn’t exactly on the side of Zach Johnson, Kevin Na and Matt Kuchar as they enter the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship with a one-stroke lead. Only five times in 19 events this season has the third-round leader or co-leader gone on to win. [...]
By Ward Clayton, PGATOUR.COM Contributor PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Playing at home and near home could well be an advantage for Matt Kuchar this weekend in THE PLAYERS Championship. The Kuchar family moved to Ponte Vedra Beach from central Florida in 2001. His parents, wife and young boys tagged along for Friday’s second round [...]

McIlroy misses Players cut, Tiger survives (Reuters)

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks on as his shot on the 16th hole goes into the water during the second round of the Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Chris Keane

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy missed the cut at the Players Championship after shooting a four-over-par 76 in Friday's second round which ended with a trio of Americans sharing the lead. Zach Johnson, Kevin Na and Matt Kuchar were knotted at eight-under 136, a shot clear of compatriot Harris English. But with five players sitting a further stroke adrift and the course likely to get tougher over the weekend, the event widely known as golf's unofficial fifth major remains wide open. ...


McIlroy misses Players cut, Tiger survives (Reuters)

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks on as his shot on the 16th hole goes into the water during the second round of the Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Chris Keane

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy missed the cut at the Players Championship after shooting a four-over 76 in Friday's second round which ended with a trio of Americans sharing the lead. Zach Johnson, Kevin Na and Matt Kuchar were all on eight-under par, a shot clear of compatriot Harris English. But with five players sitting a further shot back and the course likely to get tougher over the weekend, the event widely known as golf's unofficial fifth major remains up for grabs. ...


Tour Report: THE PLAYERS: Notable groups (PGA Tour)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Tee times for the first two rounds of THE PLAYERS Championship have been released and here are some of the notable groups. Use the comments section below to let us know which groups you’d like to follow. Webb Simpson/Keegan Bradley/Matt Kuchar – Simpson made a spirited bid to win the [...]

Tour Report: TPC San Antonio suits Kuchar (PGA Tour)

Carroll/Getty Images Matt Kuchar shot a 5-under 67 Saturday at TPC San Antonio. Matt Kuchar decided to play in the Valero Texas Open because he thought TPC San Antonio fit his style of play well. It certainly did on Saturday. Despite a difficult day of scoring in which only 19 players broke par and the [...]

Matt Kuchar chips to the second green during the second round the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 6, 2012, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) Matt Kuchar wasn't smiling much Sunday night after his near miss at the Masters last week.


Tour Report: Kuchar sleepless after close call (PGATOUR.com)

Cannon/Getty Images Matt Kuchar enters the RBC Heritage off a tie for third at the Masters. By Brian Wacker, PGATOUR.COM HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — After tying for third at the Masters, Matt Kuchar admitted he had trouble sleeping Sunday night when he got home to Sea Island, Ga. ”There was so much adrenaline still [...]

Matt Kuchar putts on the seventh green while playing in the quarterfinal round against Hunter Mahan during the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Marana, Ariz.

Another day is in the books at the WGC-Accenture, as three American players, two top seeds, and couple under-the-radar names advanced to Saturday's quarterfinals. Here's a rundown of five key matches from Marana, Ariz. No. 4 Matt Kuchar def. No. 1 Martin Kaymer (4 and 3) — Aside from Hunter Mahan (we'll get to him in a sec), Matt Kuchar could be the hottest player left in the bracket. He posted …

Even after the worst loss ever in the Match Play Championship quarterfinals, Matt Kuchar found time for some humor. He struggled Saturday with his belly putter, losing 6 and 5 to Hunter Mahan. Approached behind the 13th green for an interview, Kuchar looked into the camera and, smiling broadly, said: “I’d feel better if I could punch Faldo flat on the back of the neck.” As the…

Even after the worst loss ever in the Match Play Championship quarterfinals, Matt Kuchar found time for some humor. He struggled Saturday with his belly putter, losing 6 and 5 to Hunter Mahan. Approached behind the 13th green for an interview, Kuchar looked into the camera and, smiling broadly, said: "I'd feel better if I could punch Faldo flat on the back of the neck." As the…

Hunter Mahan, left, and Matt Kuchar line up their putts on the seventh green while playing in the quarterfinal round during the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Marana, Ariz.

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