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Matt Kuchar claims Memorial Tournament title

Kuchar claims Memorial title
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Matt Kuchar moves to fourth in the world rankings after winning the Memorial Tournament by two shots.

Matt Kuchar has become only the second player to win two PGA Tour titles this season after claiming victory in the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village by two shots.

Kuchar was in control heading into the final round and despite a solid start was briefly threatened by Kyle Stanley, who produced a front nine full of impressive shots.

Kevin Chappell then birdied three of his final four holes to mount a late challenge, but Kuchar remained unflappable throughout.

A four-under par final round of 68 was capped by a 21-foot putt for birdie at the 18th hole, with success secured by two clear shots.

Tournament founder Jack Nicklaus was on hand to shake Kuchar's hand at the 18th green, with the Memorial title enough to move the 34-year-old up to fourth in the world rankings.

Tiger Woods finished 20 shots behind Kuchar, his largest deficit at a tour event, despite closing the tournament with a round of 72.

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