Matt Kuchar was one of the best amateur golfers to come out of the late 1990s.
A two-time All-American at Georgia Tech, Kuchar won the 1997 U.S. Amateur and the Haskins Award as the best male collegiate golfer.
Upon turning professional in 2000, he missed the deadline to sign up for Q-School and was forced to resort to sponsor exemptions for the 2001 season. Thankfully, Kuchar earned enough money to be fully exempt for the 2002 season.
Kuchar lost his PGA Tour card in 2005 after finishing 159th on the money list. After playing his way back on the PGA Tour for the 2007 season, Kuchar never looked back.
Going seven years between PGA Tour wins, Kuchar regained his form beginning with a win in 2009. A banner year was in store for Kuchar in 2010 as he won the Vardon Trophy, the Byron Nelson Award and Arnold Palmer Trophy for leading the Tour in scoring average and money earned.
In his 30s, Kuchar was more than holding his own against the up-and-comers like Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, etc. earning three top-5 Masters finishes.
His appearances in multiple Ryder Cups and Presidents Cups have endeared him to fans and players alike. In the twilight of his career, Kuchar remains one of the most-liked guys on the PGA Tour.
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