Matt Kuchar shot a final-round 66 to claim his second victory of the season at the 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii.
The 40-year old American finished his final day at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu with seven birdies against three 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 (-4)
2. Andrew Putnam -18 (-6)
3. Marc Leishman -17 (-6)
3. Hudson Swafford -17 (-6)
3. Chez Reavie -17 (-3)
3. Corey Conners -17 (-6)
TOP-3 CHECK CASHERS
1. Matt Kuchar $1,152,000
2. Andrew Putnam $691,200
3. Marc Leishman $307,200
3. Hudson Swafford $307,200
3. Chez Reavie $307,200
3. Corey Conners$307,200
WINNER’S STATS
Driving: 311.7 yards (14th)
Fairways: 71.4 (40/56) (4th)
Greens: 83.1% (55/72) (1st)
Putting: 1.672 (5th)
Scores: 1 Eagle, 24 Birdies, 43 Pars, 4 Bogeys
2018-19 SEASON
Starts: 4
Wins: 2
Money: $2,555,593 (2nd)
Points: 1,050 (2nd)
World Rank: 22nd
CAREER VICTORIES
PGA Tour: 9
2019 Sony Open
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 $1,152,000, along with 500 points to move to 2nd place on the points list. It was Kuchar’s second win of the 2019 season, and ninth of his PGA Tour career.
WORLD RANKING
Kuchar received 50 OWGR points, and will move to No. 22, from a current ranking position of 32.
Credits: Getty Images, PGA Tour Media
