Matt Kuchar honored as Golfweek's Father of the Year after emotional victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Matt Kuchar was named Golfweek's 2026 Father of the Year after winning the PNC Championship in December alongside his son Cameron. The win served as an emotional tribute to Kuchar's late father, Peter, who passed away earlier that year. Team Kuchar shattered the tournament scoring record by five strokes. At the award ceremony, Kuchar reflected on the significance of the victory, expressing feelings of his father being present as he played. The presentation took place at the Golfweek Father-Son Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, coinciding with Kuchar's 48th birthday.
- •Kuchar and Cameron tapped in for eagle, breaking the scoring record.
- •The award ceremony was held before Father's Day and Kuchar's birthday.
- •Kuchar emphasized the emotional significance of the victory in remembrance of his father.
- •Golfweek has awarded this honor annually since 1983, with some exceptions.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Golfweek's Father of the Year is Matt Kuchar, who found 'magic' in emotional golf victory
"Matt Kuchar and son Cameron won the PNC Championship in a deeply emotional tribute to Kuchar's late father.
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