Hudson Kutchma birdies No. 18 to claim state golf title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Hudson Kutchma of Westfield secured the individual state championship with a birdie on the 18th hole at Prairie View Golf Course. After bogeying the 16th and 17th, Kutchma's clutch performance led to a playoff victory over Eli Wessel from Guerin Catholic. His win also contributed to Westfield's second consecutive state team title, edging out Center Grove by a single shot. Kutchma expressed disbelief in his victory and credited his team for their support throughout the season. The final match unfolded under challenging weather conditions, with rain impacting the playoff holes.
- •Kutchma birdied No. 18 to force a playoff after bogeying the previous two holes.
- •He clinched the title by making a par on the second playoff hole.
- •Westfield team won the state title with a score of 592, just ahead of Center Grove at 593.
- •Kutchma started the year ranked No. 4 on his team but finished at No. 2.
- •The final round was moved up by 30 minutes to avoid inclement weather.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — 'You have to make birdie.' Westfield senior Hudson Kutchma comes up clutch
"Westfield senior Hudson Kutchma bogeyed No. 16 and 17 and was not even sure he could still win individual title on 18. He came up clutch down stretch.
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