We break down Team Kuchar’s record-setting, emotional victory at the PNC Championship and analyze the final OWGR shuffle that secured Ryan Gerard a spot at Augusta.

FOR POPS

• Matt and Cameron Kuchar fired a tournament-record final round 54 to reach 36-under, securing a victory heavy with emotion following the recent passing of Matt’s father, Peter.
• "You know Dad was with you every step of the way." — Meg Kuchar on the 18th green.
• Matt fought back tears post-round, noting he felt "Pops giving big fist pumps" throughout the day.

THE ROAD TO AUGUSTA

• Ryan Gerard produced a clutch 63 at the Mauritius Open to force a playoff; despite losing to Jayden Schaper, the performance vaulted him into the OWGR Top 50 and into the Masters.
• Sam Stevens survives the bubble at #50, while Taylor Pendrith is the odd man out at #51.
• New qualification criteria are favoring National Open winners, opening doors for players like LIV’s Tom McKibbin via Hong Kong.

FORMAT CHANGES & SURGERIES

• Trevor Immelman dropped a bombshell that LIV Golf is considering a shift to 72 holes to finally secure OWGR accreditation.
• Tiger Woods is officially listed for the 2026 Masters following his recent back surgery.
• TGL Season 2 takes a hit as Justin Thomas is ruled out due to injury.

Quick Hits

Patrick Mahomes gifts Full Swing simulators • Rory sweeps BBC & RTE awards • Alena Sharp plays through torn meniscus

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