Peter Kuchar, father of PGA Tour star, dies at 73

Peter Kuchar, the father of PGA Tour champion Matt Kuchar, passed away at 74 during a trip to celebrate his wife's birthday. Matt confirmed the news, stating his father died unexpectedly, although no cause was disclosed. Peter was a former doubles tennis player, a life insurance salesman, and a devoted supporter of his son's golf career, caddying for him during significant tournaments like the Masters and U.S. Open. He was known for his enthusiastic support on the course and played in the PNC Father-Son Championship with Matt in 2018. The Kuchar family, including Peter's wife Meg and daughter Rebecca, are mourning their loss while remembering his deep influence on Matt's success in golf. Both father and son shared a special bond over the sport, with Peter instilling a love of competition in Matt from a young age.