The Kuchars’ Opening 57 at the 2025 PNC: A Two-Shot Lead
Matt and Cameron Kuchar led John and John Daly II by two after an opening 57, then closed with 54 for a record 33-under winning total.
Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron opened the 2025 PNC Championship with a 15-under 57 on December 20. They led John Daly and John Daly II by two strokes after the first round of the family-team scramble event.
The lead after Saturday
| Team | Opening score | To par | Behind leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt and Cameron Kuchar | 57 | −15 | Leader |
| John and John Daly II | 59 | −13 | 2 strokes |
The tournament's round-one recap records the opening 57 and two-stroke advantage. Because this was a scramble, 57 was the team's score, rather than an individual round by either Kuchar.
The lead left another 18 holes to play. A successful opening round did not settle the championship: the Kuchars still needed to convert their advantage on Sunday.
How the weekend finished
They followed the 57 with a final-round 54, reaching 111 and 33 under par. The official final-round recap identifies that as the tournament's record winning total. They won by seven strokes, with Team Daly and Team Love tied for second at 26 under.
Golf Monthly's event coverage records the same finish. The Kuchars' advantage grew from two strokes to seven across the final round.
See the PNC final-result report for the championship finish and its scoring context.
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