Kuchar Delays Final Hole at Wyndham Championship

The Wyndham Championship had an unexpected twist on its final day. As the sun set at Sedgefield Country Club, Matt Kuchar found himself in a rare situation that left fans scratching their heads.

Playing in the final group of the day, Kuchar made the choice not to finish the 18th hole. Instead, he decided to return the following morning to complete his round, which left many spectators surprised, especially as they watched Aaron Rai sealing his victory.

Earlier in the day, Kuchar played well but wasn’t in contention for the win, sitting tied for 12th place. After hitting his drive on the 18th hole, he seemed to pause and mark his ball, leaving it at 212 yards from the green.

As Kuchar made his decision known, CBS‘s broadcast team jumped in to clarify that play was officially suspended due to darkness. Kuchar’s choice led to questions from analysts, as it appeared a bit unusual given that he’d just hit a solid drive moments before.

While Rai was busy celebrating his first PGA Tour win, Kuchar was faced with a decision that could affect his earnings, as finishing par on the last hole could have added thousands to his payout. Still, he explained that he was trying to set an example for his fellow players, hoping to influence Max Greyserman to stop playing as well.

This complex moment in golf strategy saw Kuchar dealing with not just the fading light, but also the complications of a packed leader board and the pressures of the playoffs looming ahead.