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Storylines of the Year: Honorable mentions in 2019

GolfChannel.com is ranking its top 10 storylines of the year. As is the case with each year, there are several stories that defined the calendar, some for a moment, others for months. Here's a look at many, in no particular order, that may have missed the top-10 cut, but were influential into shaping 2019.

Kuchar's good-guy reputation tarnished

It was all smiles, as usual, for Matt Kuchar following his win at the Sony Open. But then came the controversy surrounding his payment to a fill-in caddie after his previous victory at Mayakoba. Then the awkward detente with Sergio Garcia at the WGC-Match Play.