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Matt Kuchar holds on to seal first title since 2014

Despite a late wobble at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, Matt Kuchar clung on to secure a first win on the PGA Tour since 2014.

By Opta
Matt Kuchar clinches first title since 2014

Playa del Carmen (Mexico), November 12: Matt Kuchar survived a fourth-round surge from Danny Lee to end his long wait for an eighth tournament victory on the PGA Tour, the 40-year-old sealing the Mayakoba Golf Classic by one shot.

Kuchar went into Sunday (November 11) with a four-shot leadKuchar went into Sunday (November 11) with a four-shot lead

Two birdies on the front nine helped keep Kuchar in front, and when he picked up further shots at 11 and 13 he looked assured of a first win in over four years.

However, dropped shots at his next two holes cut his advantage to just a single shot and gave Lee hope of at least forcing a play-off.

Lee, playing in the group ahead, missed a birdie putt at 18 to sign for a solid 65, meaning Kuchar only needed a par to secure the title.

And he managed to regain his composure to achieve that, sinking a three-footer to finish on 22 under and secure a first title since the RBC Heritage in April 2014.

Kim Meen-whee had begun Sunday as Kuchar's nearest challenger, but his par-round of 71 saw him tumble down the leaderboard to finish in a share of 10th.

As Kim's challenge faded, three players pushed themselves into contention, J.J. Spaun and Brice Garnett joining Lee on the charge.

Spaun's 66 earned him a share of third with Richy Werenski, while Garnett was a shot behind them on -18.

Story first published: Monday, November 12, 2018, 8:31 [IST]
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