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Kuchar cashes in on luck of draw at Whistling Straits

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Aug 13, 2015; Sheboygan, WI, USA; Matt Kuchar hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Luck of the draw is often a significant factor at the majors and Matt Kuchar was grateful for an early tee time as he moved into contention for the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on Thursday.

The American world number 16 took advantage of relatively benign morning conditions under clear skies on the shores of Lake Michigan, firing a four-under-par 68 to sit just two strokes off the clubhouse lead in the opening round.