Family Affair: Team Kuchar Wins 2025 PNC Championship

The 2025 PNC Championship delivered a record-breaking performance as Matt Kuchar and his son, Cameron Kuchar, stormed to victory at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando. But beyond the trophy, the win has reignited conversations about Kuchar's future role in Team USA leadership.

-33 Under Par: A Statement Win

Team Kuchar posted a staggering two-day total of 33-under par (111), setting a new scoring record for the event. While the scramble format allows for low scores, the flawless execution displayed by the elder Kuchar—particularly his course management—was a reminder of why he has been a Team USA staple for decades.

Future Captain Kuchar?

With the 2025 cycle concluding, speculation is turning to the leadership for Adare Manor in 2027. Matt Kuchar has long been viewed as a "Captain in Waiting."

• Experience: Kuchar has played in four Ryder Cups and served as a trusted vice-captain (notably in 2018).
• Temperament: His calm demeanor ("Smiling assassin") is seen by many as the perfect antidote to the hostile away atmosphere expected in Ireland.

In 2023, Kuchar himself admitted that 2027 "might be" his target year for the captaincy. This high-profile win keeps him in the public eye and demonstrates he is still connected to the younger generation of the game—a critical trait for a modern captain.

Notable Finishers

The Kuchars held off challenges from Team Woods and Team Daly to claim the belt. For Matt, lifting a trophy with his son might be the perfect bridge between his playing career and his next chapter in team leadership.