WGC Dell Match Play: Best Of Round One Includes Uihlein Upset Of McIlroy, Garcia Playing In Socks And A Thomas Recovery Shot
/Peter Uihlein pulled off the biggest win of the day, holding on to beat last week's winner Rory McIlroy 2&1. That and other news are summed up in Doug Ferguson's AP game story from Austin.
Uihlein, a former U.S. Amateur champion, discussed why he loves the format. I think it's fascinating to hear someone with success at the format not trying to convince he just plays against the course.
Q. Why do you like match play? What is it about it that you enjoy?
PETER UIHLEIN: I just think you make double, you're not dropping about 40 spots, it helps. I think it kind of frees you up a little bit in a weird way. It's different because you're -- obviously in match play you're playing the golf course. But you're really not. You're trying to play your opponent. You're just trying to put pressure on them as much as you can.
And a guy like Rory who is obviously going to be a lot longer than me, I can kind of come in the greens first. I felt like if I executed and put some pressure on him that would eventually kind of maybe go more towards my favor. But I think I'm playing Harmon tomorrow, it will be the total opposite. He'll be coming in first on every hole.
Yeah, I think you kind of mix and match your game plan based on your opponent or the situation, really. If I was in Rory's shoes on 13, I would probably dry to hit driver on the green. You definitely change based on where you're at in the match, for sure.
The full day one match recaps from Golfweek.
The updated tee times, match schedule and TV Times from Golfweek.
Sergio Garcia takes the top prize for shot of the day, taking his shoes off to play off the 12th hole road.
Justin Thomas with the other shot of the day at the 9th, one he played a touch more aggressively thanks to the match play setting. Thomas held on to beat Luke List, writes Rex Hoggard.
Luke List hung in gamely Justin Thomas using his wedge from the 7th hole on.
