Matt Kuchar had a spectacular four days, tied for the lead after round two, one stroke back entering today, and put up another good round on Sunday. As Kevin Na faltered with the final day lead, shooting a 76, Kuchar concluded his fourth day of a score between 68 and 70. Martin Laird, Ben Curtis, Zach Johnson and Luke Donald all tried to make charges on Sunday. Rickie Fowler had chances, but could not gain ground on Kuchar.

Kuchar looked to have it comfortably in hand on the back side after taking a three stroke lead, but after getting on the green at #17, he three-putted to bogey. The drama lasted a few moments, and when Fowler missed a potential birdie put on 18, Kuchar just needed to avoid a double bogey to win. He got his par (after much delay thanks to Na, again, allowing Kuchar to discuss the NBA playoffs with his caddy) and the best tournament win of his career.

Tiger Woods, meanwhile, concluded with a 73 to finish in a tie for 40th. For the third tournament in a row, Woods hasn’t even been in contention. Phil Mickelson also shot a 73 on Sunday, to finish in a tie for 25th.

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