‘El Cheapo’: Despite Leveling With Tiger Woods, Golf World Drags the PGA Tour Legend Into Mud Pit by Resurfacing His Dark Past

When talking about the best players in the world to have ever played professional golf, Tiger Woods definitely tops the list. However, there are only a few who can occasionally match the level of talent the golf legend has. And becoming one of those very few people, Matt Kuchar recently reached a pedestal similar to Woods on the PGA Tour. However, fans have something else on their minds!

Fans react to Matt Kuchar’s comparison to Tiger Woods on his latest achievement

Matt Kuchar has finally achieved something in his career that he would never forget. After all, getting your name written right next to the world’s best golfer is no small feat. It was after the golfer aced the group title at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club to advance to the next round. It seemed like an easy match for the player against Si Woo Kim with a 7-and-6. However, there was something else that was even more important than receiving the group title for Kuchar!

With his 36th tournament win, the golf star was able to match Tiger Woods’ record for winning the most matches! As the PGA Tour’s Instagram page described it, it was a “historic W” for Kuchar. However, golf fans were not exactly in his favor, despite his memorable achievement.

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Infamous for a lot of reasons, Kuchar has been stuck in several controversies involving him underpaying his caddies after tournaments. Fans very well remember the time when he was accused of not paying David Ortiz enough even after winning $1.3 million at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. And despite his latest achievements, golf fans are not giving up on his past scuffles! Here’s what some of them said:

“Have we forgiven him for underpaying his caddy already?”

“Every win is another bonus lunch for his caddy”

“36 is how many pesos his caddy gets if he wins.”

“Probably won’t pay his caddy this weekend!”

“Historically low tipping today..”

“El cheapo treats caddie to a free buffet”

On the other hand, there were some who had their own unique opinions about him baking a Tiger Woods record!

“Kuchar has played in 53 matches… Tiger 44…. I’m thinking it’s not that “historic”.”

“And that will be the last time Kuchar and Tiger will be in the same sentence”

“so one more match play win and we can officially crown Kooch the 🐐”

“Love records that tie or beat Tigers!!!!”

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Well, no matter what the fans think about it, this is going to be one of the biggest accomplishments for Kuchar in his career. However, it took him more than 50 matches to do what Woods did in less than 45! Do you think it’s fair to call it a new record? Let us know in the comments section!