The world of golf is all set and gearing up for the upcoming World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play tournament, which is scheduled to be held from March 24 to 28, 2021. The tournament, hosted at the Austin Country Club in Texas, United States, will see 64 of the world’s best golfers competing against each other in a knockout format. This prestigious event is highly anticipated by golf lovers worldwide, making it the perfect platform for showcasing the sport’s finest talent. In this article, we give you a first look at the tournament, its rules, participants, past winners, and other highlights, giving you a glimpse into what you can expect from the tournament.
The WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play has gathered some of the best golfers in the world, including eight of the top nine players. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is back to protect his title, having already defended one title earlier this year in the WM Phoenix Open. However, eligible golfers Justin Thomas and Justin Rose have decided not to play at the Austin Country Club. Justin Suh is the last man in the field, ranked at no. 77 in the OWGR, with impressive recent performances. Meanwhile, Min Woo Lee, who was part of the group tied for sixth at TPC Sawgrass with Suh, is inching closer to Special Temporary Membership and is a probable candidate to earn a TOUR card via the DP World Tour Ranking at the end of the year.
Other golfers joining this year’s tournament include Kevin Kisner, who has performed excellently in the last few years at Austin Country Club, winning once and achieving two runner-up finishes in the last four events. The 2021 winner Billy Horschel and last season’s consolation-match winner Corey Conners are also set to participate. The WGC-Dell Match Play welcomes a few debutants, including two-time TOUR winner Tom Kim, Arnold Palmer Invitational champion Kurt Kitayama, and young star Sahith Theegala.
Jason Day, who won the championship’s inaugural edition in Austin, has been in excellent form lately, finishing in the top 21 of all ten recent events he has played. Many other stars hail from the Lone Star State, such as Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris. However, Scheffler has been the only Texan to win the title in Austin so far.
In conclusion, the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play is set to be a thrilling tournament that will be full of surprises and memorable moments. The world’s best golfers will be competing against each other in a unique format that ensures plenty of drama and excitement. Whether you’re a diehard golf fan or only have a passing interest in the sport, this tournament is not to be missed. So stay tuned and get ready to witness golf at its very best.
