Matt Kuchar shot a final-round 69 to capture the 2018 Mayakoba Golf Classic at El Camaleon Golf Club.
The 40-year old American finished his final day in Playa del Carmen, Mexico with four birdies against two bogeys en route to four-day score of 22-under par.
PRO-FILE
Nationality American
Height: 6′ 4″
Weight: 195 lb
Birthdate: June 21, 1978 (age 40)
Native: Winter Park, Florida
Residence: St. Simons Island, Georgia
College: Georgia Tech
FINAL TOP 5
Pos-Players-To Par (Final Round)
1. Matt Kuchar -22 (-2)
2. Danny Lee -21 (-6)
3. JJ Spaun -19 (-5)
3. Richy Werenski -19 (-4)
5. Brice Garnett -18 (-5)
WINNER’S STATS
Driving: 289.9 yards (28th)
Fairways: 80.4% (45/56) (3rd)
Greens: 79.2% (57/72) (8th)
Putting: 1.702 (34th)
Scores: 26 Birdies, 42 Pars, 4 Bogeys
2018-19 SEASON
Starts: 2
Wins: 1
Money: $1,311,260 (5th)
Points: 505 (5th)
World Rank: 28th
CAREER VICTORIES
Wins: 1
Money: $1,311,260 (5th)
Points: 505 (5th)
World Rank: 28th
CAREER VICTORIES
PGA Tour: 8
2018 Kayoba Golf Classic
2014 RBC Heritage
2013 Memorial Tournament
2013 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship
2012 The Players Championship
2010 The Barclays
2009 Turning Stone Resort Championship
2002 Honda Classic
KUCHAR’S FINAL-ROUND HIGHLIGHTS
MONEY & PLAYOFF POINTS
The win earned the 40-year old Georgia Tech product $1,296,000, along with 500 points to move to 5th place on the points list. It was Kuchar’s first win since the 2014 RBC Heritage, breaking a three-season winless streak.
WORLD RANKING
Kuchar received 40 OWGR points, and will move inside the top 30, from a current ranking position of 40.
Credits: Getty Images, PGA Tour Media
